Palmer, Alaska vs. Nevada City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nevada City, California is 17.0% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $58,486 in Nevada City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nevada City, California is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Nevada City
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Nevada City, CA
Compared to Palmer, Nevada City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower