Palmer, Alaska vs. Two Harbors, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Two Harbors, Minnesota is 26.6% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $55,026 in Two Harbors, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Two Harbors, Minnesota is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Two Harbors
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Two Harbors, MN
Compared to Palmer, Two Harbors is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.3% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  31.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower