Palm Springs, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 13.3% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $108,371 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Palm Springs, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  43.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher