Palmdale, California vs. National City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in National City, California is 3.8% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $65,395 in National City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, National City, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in National City
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. National City, CA
Compared to Palmdale, National City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% higher
      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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher