Palmer, Alaska vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 23.9% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $57,050 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Palmer, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% lower
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower