Cost of Living Calculator - Fountain Hills, Arizona vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 10.2% cheaper than Fountain Hills, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,883 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Fountain Hills, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Palmer
than in Fountain Hills, Arizona
Fountain Hills, AZ vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Fountain Hills, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% lower
      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
  32.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.1% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  37.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher

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