Cost of Living Calculator - Coos Bay, Oregon vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 31.6% more expensive than Coos Bay, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $98,711 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Coos Bay, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Coos Bay, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Palmer
than in Coos Bay, Oregon
Coos Bay, OR vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Coos Bay, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  36.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  112.6% higher
  Commute
  69.4% higher
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher

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