Butte-Silver Bow, Montana vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 45.1% more expensive than Butte-Silver Bow, Montana.

You would need a salary of $50,777 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Butte-Silver Bow, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Palmer
than in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana
Butte Silver Bow, MT vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Butte Silver Bow, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  37.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.2% higher
  Commute
  67.0% higher
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher