Seattle, Washington vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 31.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,356 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Palmer
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Seattle, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  96.5% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  44.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower