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


The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 14.5% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $102,571 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Wasilla
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Wasilla, AK
Compared to Palmdale, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  36.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  43.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher

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