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


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 27.1% more expensive than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $152,479 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Homer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Homer, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  93.9% higher
  Health
  32.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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