Maple Valley, Washington vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 23.1% cheaper than Maple Valley, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,454 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Maple Valley, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Maple Valley, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Palmer
than in Maple Valley, Washington
Maple Valley, WA vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Maple Valley, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% lower
      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
  29.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  84.7% higher
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  44.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower