Anchorage, Alaska vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 13.4% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $85,022 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  71.8% higher
  Health
  29.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower