Palmer, Alaska vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 12.1% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $43,951 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Dallas
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Palmer, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower