Lynchburg, Virginia vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 40.0% more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $111,961 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Palmer
than in Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg, VA vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Lynchburg, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  39.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.0% higher
  Commute
  67.3% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% higher