Helena, Montana vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 15.6% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $86,695 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
100% more expensive in Palmer
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Helena, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  31.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.0% higher
  Commute
  100.0% higher
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher