Palmdale, California vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 2.0% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $122,373 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Riverside
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher