Palmer, Alaska vs. Medford, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Oregon is 11.0% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $44,517 in Medford, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Oregon is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
34% cheaper in Medford
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Medford, OR
Compared to Palmer, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower