Zip 93550 (Palmdale, CA) Cost of Living


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Palmdale cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
Palmdale (zip 93550), California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 161.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 61.7% higher than the U.S. average and 7.9% lower than the average for California.

Zip 93550 (Palmdale, CA)

Housing costs in Palmdale?
A typical home costs $421,800, which is 24.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.5% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Palmdale costs $1,920 per month, which is 10.7% cheaper than the national average of $2,150 and 19.8% cheaper than the state average of $2,300.

Can I afford Palmdale?
To live comfortably in Palmdale (zip 93550), California, a minimum annual income of $80,640 for a family, and $60,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Palmdale?
The cost of living in Palmdale, CA 93550 is relatively affordable when compared to cities in the same region. The median home value is $301,000 which is slightly below the U.S. average. Rental prices are also on par with the national average at around $1,400 per month for a one bedroom apartment or house. Groceries, healthcare, and other essentials are all reasonably priced as well, making the city an attractive destination for those looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPalmdaleCaliforniaUnited States
  161.7149.9100.0
  98.3105.1100
  88.998.3100.0
  126.0234.8100.0
  $421,800$733,500$338,100
  113.6%102.4%100.0%
  183.0133.1100.0
  133.2118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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