Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 87.1% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $93,560 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
237% more expensive in San Jose
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Palmer, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.1% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% lower
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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