Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Oceanside, California


The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 27.2% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $127,154 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oceanside, California is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Oceanside
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Oceanside, CA
Compared to Palmer, Oceanside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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