Palmer, Alaska vs. Eureka, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eureka, California is 10.2% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $78,141 in Eureka, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eureka, California is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
34% cheaper in Eureka
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Eureka, CA
Compared to Palmer, Eureka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.6% lower
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower