Gering, Nebraska vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 38.4% more expensive than Gering, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $41,530 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Gering, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Gering, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Palmer
than in Gering, Nebraska
Gering, NE vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Gering, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  37.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% higher
  Commute
  84.2% higher
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher