Palmer, Alaska vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 17.8% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $41,123 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Palmer, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.5% lower
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower