Palmer, Alaska vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 5.8% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $52,916 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Palmer, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower