Palmer, Alaska vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 1.6% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $101,567 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Palmer, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.5% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower