Cost of Living Calculator - Palmdale, California vs Arlington, Texas


The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 23.3% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $57,500 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Texas is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Arlington
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Arlington, TX
Compared to Palmdale, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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