Palmer, Alaska vs. Ephrata, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ephrata, Washington is 26.3% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $36,858 in Ephrata, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ephrata, Washington is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Ephrata
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Ephrata, WA
Compared to Palmer, Ephrata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.4% lower
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower