Palmer, Alaska vs. Oakridge, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakridge, Oregon is 21.6% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $98,020 in Oakridge, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakridge, Oregon is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Oakridge
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Oakridge, OR
Compared to Palmer, Oakridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.0% lower
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower