Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 11.2% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,596 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Palmer
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Austin, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  39.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% higher
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher

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