Palmer, Alaska vs. Whiting, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whiting, Indiana is 26.3% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $81,088 in Whiting, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whiting, Indiana is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Whiting
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Whiting, IN
Compared to Palmer, Whiting is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  26.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower