Elko, Nevada vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 13.0% more expensive than Elko, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $84,735 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Elko, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Elko, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Palmer
than in Elko, Nevada
Elko, NV vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Elko, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  45.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.1% higher
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher