Palmer, Alaska vs. Renton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Renton, Washington is 25.8% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $104,454 in Renton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Renton, Washington is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Renton
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Renton, WA
Compared to Palmer, Renton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.7% lower
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher