West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 21.8% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $79,144 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Palmdale
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower