Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Santa Rosa, California


The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 23.5% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $148,198 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Palmer, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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