Palmdale, California vs. Acme, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Acme, Michigan is 27.7% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $36,160 in Acme, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Acme, Michigan is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
51% cheaper in Acme
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Acme, MI
Compared to Palmdale, Acme is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  51.8% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower