Palmer, Alaska vs. The Villages, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Villages, Florida is 14.1% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $42,950 in The Villages, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Villages, Florida is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in The Villages
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. The Villages, FL
Compared to Palmer, The Villages is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower