Palmer, Alaska vs. Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas is 13.1% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $84,856 in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Fair Oaks Ranch
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Compared to Palmer, Fair Oaks Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% higher
      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
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower