Westland, Michigan vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 44.2% more expensive than Westland, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $165,817 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westland, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Westland, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Westland, Michigan
Westland, MI vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Westland, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher