Kettle Falls, Washington vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 38.9% more expensive than Kettle Falls, Washington.

You would need a salary of $104,202 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kettle Falls, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Kettle Falls, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Palmer
than in Kettle Falls, Washington
Kettle Falls, WA vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Kettle Falls, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  37.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.9% higher
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  52.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.4% higher