Cost of Living Calculator - Vista, California vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 22.0% cheaper than Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $38,976 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Palmer
than in Vista, California
Vista, CA vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Vista, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% lower
      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
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.2% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  42.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher

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