Palmer, Alaska vs. Ridgefield, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgefield, Washington is 19.1% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $59,530 in Ridgefield, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgefield, Washington 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 Ridgefield
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Ridgefield, WA
Compared to Palmer, Ridgefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  22.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.1% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower