Ketchikan, Alaska vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 12.1% more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $84,073 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
77% more expensive in Palmer
than in Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, AK vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Ketchikan, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% higher
  Commute
  77.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower