Santa Paula, California vs. Valdez, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valdez, Alaska is 22.6% cheaper than Santa Paula, California.

You would need a salary of $38,685 in Valdez, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Paula, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdez, Alaska is cheaper than Santa Paula, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Valdez
than in Santa Paula, California
Santa Paula, CA vs. Valdez, AK
Compared to Santa Paula, Valdez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  38.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.0% higher
  Commute
  44.0% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher