Bend, Oregon vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 12.5% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $65,632 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Palmer
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Bend, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  31.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  61.7% higher
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  29.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher