Cost of living in Palmdale

 Palmdale (CA), United States
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Cost of living in Palmdale vs. United States overall average

Palmdale is 6.5% cheaper than United States overall.

Restaurants
pay 2.4% more in Palmdale
Groceries
pay 4.5% less in Palmdale
Transportation
pay 11.8% more in Palmdale
Housing
pay 8.6% more in Palmdale
Childcare
pay 67.7% less in Palmdale
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.2% more in Palmdale
Clothing
pay 2.7% more in Palmdale

The cost of transportation, housing, clothing, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in Palmdale are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare and groceries are lower in Palmdale.

Palmdale Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $25.00
$18.00 - $40.00
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$12.50
$11.00 - $15.00
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.62
$2.00 - $3.00

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$3.98
$2.76 - $4.96
Local cheese (8 oz) $6.25
$4.41 - $9.91
Milk (1 gallon) $3.96
$3.06 - $5.00

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $4.76
$4.57 - $5.29
Monthly public transit pass $50.00
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New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $28,500.00
$27,000.00 - $30,000.00

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Cost
Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$71.17
$53.00 - $85.00
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $1,950.00
$1,500.00 - $2,500.00
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $1,568.75
$1,275.00 - $1,800.00

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Cost
Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $400.00
$400.00 - $400.00
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $7,800.00
$3,600.00 - $12,000.00

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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $5.50
$3.00 - $8.00
Cappuccino in mid-range area $5.67
$5.00 - $7.99
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$10.45
$10.00 - $14.00

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$47.50
$25.00 - $75.00
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$41.67
$30.00 - $55.00
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$92.50
$65.00 - $125.00

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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in California to see the average cost of cities throughout California, like Crescent City, Quincy, Cortina Indian Rancheria, Palmdale, Sacramento, and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Palmdale.

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