Beaverton, Oregon vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 7.9% cheaper than Beaverton, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $52,520 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaverton, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Beaverton, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Palmer
than in Beaverton, Oregon
Beaverton, OR vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Beaverton, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  30.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  68.0% higher
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  41.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher