What is a pro or con of living in Palmer, Alaskacompared to Leavenworth, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 43% cheaper in Palmer.

What salary do I need to live in Palmer, Alaska copmared to Leavenworth, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Leavenworth, Washington could decrease to $44,397 in Palmer, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LEAVENWORTH vs. PALMER
Cost of Living Comparison

Leavenworth, Washington vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 11.2% cheaper than Leavenworth, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,397 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Leavenworth, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Leavenworth, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Palmer
than in Leavenworth, Washington

Leavenworth, WA vs. Palmer, AK

Compared to Leavenworth, Palmer is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

29.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

32.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

69.8% higher

Commute

45.8% higher

Health

35.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Leavenworth, Washington vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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Leavenworth, WA vs. Palmer, AK

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