Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 7.5% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $80,620 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Palmer, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  31.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower

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