Palmer, Alaska vs. Boone, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boone, North Carolina is 15.6% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $42,211 in Boone, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boone, North Carolina is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
53% cheaper in Boone
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Boone, NC
Compared to Palmer, Boone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.8% lower
  Commute
  53.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% lower