Silver City, New Mexico vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 47.7% more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $122,580 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver City, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Palmer
than in Silver City, New Mexico
Silver City, NM vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Silver City, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% 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
  43.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.5% higher
  Commute
  78.6% higher
  Health
  49.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher