Anchorage, Alaska vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 0.9% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $41,602 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Palmer
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Anchorage, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% higher
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower