Juneau, Alaska vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 8.1% more expensive than Juneau, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $118,958 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Juneau, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Juneau, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, AK vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Juneau, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.8% higher
  Commute
  74.5% higher
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower