Cost of Living Calculator - Casper, Wyoming vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 21.2% more expensive than Casper, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $90,904 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Casper, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Casper, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Palmer
than in Casper, Wyoming
Casper, WY vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Casper, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  33.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.1% higher
  Commute
  53.7% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher

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