Cost of Living Calculator - Bloomington, Indiana vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 30.0% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $97,483 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Palmer
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Bloomington, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  38.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.1% higher
  Commute
  74.0% higher
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher

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