Palmdale, California vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 7.2% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $157,682 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
48% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Palmdale, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  48.0% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower