Palmer, Alaska vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 77.1% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $141,688 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Palmer, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.1% 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
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.8% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower