Cost of Living Calculator - Palmdale, California vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 11.8% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $66,169 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Palmdale, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  41.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher

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