Palmdale, California vs. Rifle, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rifle, Colorado is 18.8% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $40,608 in Rifle, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rifle, Colorado is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Rifle
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Rifle, CO
Compared to Palmdale, Rifle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  46.2% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher