Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 25.3% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $62,650 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Palmer
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Baton Rouge, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  41.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.3% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.4% higher