Great Falls, Montana vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 31.5% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $98,598 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Palmer
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Great Falls, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  34.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.1% higher
  Commute
  65.0% higher
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher