Palmdale, California vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 29.1% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $129,125 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher