Palmer, Alaska vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 53.4% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $115,013 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Palmer, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% higher
      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
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% lower
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  29.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower