Craig, Colorado vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 33.8% more expensive than Craig, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $66,880 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Craig, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Craig, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Palmer
than in Craig, Colorado
Craig, CO vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Craig, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  41.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% higher
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  57.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher