Cost of Living Calculator - Dana Point, California vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 43.9% cheaper than Dana Point, California.

You would need a salary of $28,052 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Dana Point, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Dana Point, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Palmer
than in Dana Point, California
Dana Point, CA vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Dana Point, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  36.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher

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