Palmer, Alaska vs. Balaton, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Balaton, Minnesota is 39.3% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $80,073 in Balaton, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Balaton, Minnesota is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Balaton
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Balaton, MN
Compared to Palmer, Balaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% lower
      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
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  36.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower