Cost of Living Calculator - Long Beach, Washington vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 36.8% more expensive than Long Beach, Washington.

You would need a salary of $102,599 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Long Beach, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Palmer
than in Long Beach, Washington
Long Beach, WA vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Long Beach, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  36.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  124.2% higher
  Commute
  80.1% higher
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% higher

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