Palmdale, California vs. Kenai, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kenai, Alaska is 24.0% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $37,986 in Kenai, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kenai, Alaska is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Kenai
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Kenai, AK
Compared to Palmdale, Kenai is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  56.5% lower
  Health
  46.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher

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