Placerville, California vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 18.4% cheaper than Placerville, California.

You would need a salary of $122,442 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Placerville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is cheaper than Placerville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Homer
than in Placerville, California
Placerville, CA vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Placerville, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% lower
      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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  41.2% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher