Yelm, Washington vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 18.3% more expensive than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,128 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Yelm, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  62.5% higher
  Commute
  59.9% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher