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


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 15.3% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $89,127 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% higher
      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
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower

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