Santa Rosa, California vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 19.0% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $129,556 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Palmer
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Santa Rosa, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.1% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher