Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 45.3% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $41,036 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Palmer
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Alameda, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.2% higher
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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