Palmer, Alaska vs. Star, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Star, Idaho is 10.5% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $82,898 in Star, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Star, Idaho is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Star
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Star, ID
Compared to Palmer, Star is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower