Palmer, Alaska vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 72.1% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $208,301 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Palmer, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.1% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower