Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Sitka, Alaska


The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 5.6% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $47,206 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Sitka
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Sitka, AK
Compared to Palm Desert, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  47.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  52.8% lower
  Health
  45.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher

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