Palmer, Alaska vs. Iuka, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iuka, Mississippi is 36.7% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $31,636 in Iuka, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iuka, Mississippi is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Iuka
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Iuka, MS
Compared to Palmer, Iuka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% lower
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower