Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 10.8% more expensive than Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,392 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
85% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
Plymouth Meeting, PA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Plymouth Meeting, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  85.6% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower