Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 42.6% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $106,917 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Palmer
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Fort Wayne, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  47.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.1% higher
  Commute
  49.2% higher
  Health
  31.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% higher

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