Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Idaho vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 3.0% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $48,483 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Palmer
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Meridian, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  43.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.7% higher
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher

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