Molalla, Oregon vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 7.3% cheaper than Molalla, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,331 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Molalla, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Molalla, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Palmer
than in Molalla, Oregon
Molalla, OR vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Molalla, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  33.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  64.9% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  39.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher