Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Kent, Maine vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 46.9% more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine.

You would need a salary of $73,465 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Kent, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Palmer
than in Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent, ME vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Fort Kent, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% higher
  Commute
  92.7% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% higher

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