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


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 21.1% cheaper than Escondido, California.

You would need a salary of $39,457 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Escondido, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Escondido, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Palmer
than in Escondido, California
Escondido, CA vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Escondido, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  42.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher

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