Palmdale, California vs. Midland, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Midland, Texas is 30.3% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $34,867 in Midland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Midland, Texas is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Midland
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Midland, TX
Compared to Palmdale, Midland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  58.5% lower
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower