Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 7.8% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $91,619 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
92% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  92.4% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher