Rialto, California vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 8.8% more expensive than Rialto, California.

You would need a salary of $195,782 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rialto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Rialto, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
52% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Rialto, California
Rialto, CA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Rialto, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher