Rock Springs, Wyoming vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 22.9% more expensive than Rock Springs, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $61,444 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Rock Springs, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Palmer
than in Rock Springs, Wyoming
Rock Springs, WY vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Rock Springs, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.6% higher
  Commute
  58.5% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher