Palmer, Alaska vs. Marion, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marion, Illinois is 31.1% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $6,204 in Marion, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marion, Illinois is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Marion
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Marion, IL
Compared to Palmer, Marion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% lower
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower