Palmdale, California vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 22.1% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $38,973 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Poughkeepsie
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Poughkeepsie, NY
Compared to Palmdale, Poughkeepsie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  42.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher