Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 29.1% more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $45,185 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Palmer
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Eau Claire, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  43.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.1% higher
  Commute
  60.6% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher