Cost of Living Calculator - Palmdale, California vs Rutherfordton, North Carolina


The cost of living in Rutherfordton, North Carolina is 35.3% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $90,603 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rutherfordton, North Carolina is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Rutherfordton
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Rutherfordton, NC
Compared to Palmdale, Rutherfordton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  56.7% lower
  Health
  39.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower

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