Palmer, Alaska vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 10.1% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $44,952 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
26% cheaper in Fresno
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Palmer, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower