Homer, Alaska vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 9.1% more expensive than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $54,558 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Homer, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
81% more expensive in Palmer
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Homer, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  81.2% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower