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Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Palm Desert, California

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 6.5% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $212,931 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Palm Desert is:
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  6.5% higher
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  18.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% higher
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  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  30.4% lower
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  Personal
  14.6% lower
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