Cost of Living Calculator - Boulder, Colorado vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 31.4% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $34,278 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Palmer
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Boulder, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.2% higher
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  48.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher

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