Palmdale, California vs. Wayne, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wayne, New Jersey is 2.4% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $107,555 in Wayne, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wayne, New Jersey is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Wayne
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Wayne, NJ
Compared to Palmdale, Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher