Cost of Living Calculator - Morro Bay, California vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 25.8% cheaper than Morro Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $37,112 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Morro Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Morro Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Palmer
than in Morro Bay, California
Morro Bay, CA vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Morro Bay, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.8% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher

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