Cost of Living Calculator - North Bend, Washington vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 28.5% cheaper than North Bend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,500 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in North Bend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than North Bend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Palmer
than in North Bend, Washington
North Bend, WA vs Palmer, AK
Compared to North Bend, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  83.2% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  44.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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