Palmer, Alaska vs. Middletown, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middletown, Rhode Island is 8.4% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $54,178 in Middletown, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middletown, Rhode Island is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Middletown
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Middletown, RI
Compared to Palmer, Middletown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower