Cost of Living Calculator - White Rock, New Mexico vs Palmdale, California


The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 33.5% more expensive than White Rock, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $66,751 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in White Rock, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than White Rock, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Palmdale
than in White Rock, New Mexico
White Rock, NM vs Palmdale, CA
Compared to White Rock, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  170.2% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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