Palmer, Alaska vs. Morro Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morro Bay, California is 34.7% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $101,044 in Morro Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morro Bay, California is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Morro Bay
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Morro Bay, CA
Compared to Palmer, Morro Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.2% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower