Porterville, California vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 36.4% more expensive than Porterville, California.

You would need a salary of $68,205 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Porterville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Porterville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Porterville, California
Porterville, CA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Porterville, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  94.1% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher