Bonney Lake, Washington vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 15.0% cheaper than Bonney Lake, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,786 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bonney Lake, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Bonney Lake, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Palmer
than in Bonney Lake, Washington
Bonney Lake, WA vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Bonney Lake, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  31.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  85.5% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  44.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher