Palmer, Alaska vs. Mount Shasta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Shasta, California is 8.9% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $82,010 in Mount Shasta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Shasta, California is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
31% cheaper in Mount Shasta
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Mount Shasta, CA
Compared to Palmer, Mount Shasta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower