Palmer, Alaska vs. Livermore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Livermore, California is 58.3% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $79,156 in Livermore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Livermore, California is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Livermore
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Livermore, CA
Compared to Palmer, Livermore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.3% 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)
  182.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower