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


The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 47.3% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $176,708 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs Palmdale, CA
Compared to Reading, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  451.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  81.1% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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