Glendale, Arizona vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 6.9% more expensive than Glendale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $116,503 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Glendale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Glendale, Arizona
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
39% more expensive in Palmer
than in Glendale, Arizona
Glendale, AZ vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Glendale, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  39.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.4% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  37.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher