Kodiak, Alaska vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 3.1% more expensive than Kodiak, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $51,571 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kodiak, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Kodiak, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
83% more expensive in Palmer
than in Kodiak, Alaska
Kodiak, AK vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Kodiak, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% higher
  Commute
  83.7% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower