Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 36.9% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $68,474 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Palmer
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Kalamazoo, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  45.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.3% higher
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  39.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.4% higher