Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Palmdale, California


The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 25.2% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $140,267 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Palmdale, CA
Compared to Philadelphia, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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