Palmer, Alaska vs. Yuma, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yuma, Arizona is 20.4% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $59,726 in Yuma, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yuma, Arizona is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Yuma
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Yuma, AZ
Compared to Palmer, Yuma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower