Cost of Living Calculator - Orting, Washington vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 7.6% cheaper than Orting, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,219 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Orting, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Orting, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Palmer
than in Orting, Washington
Orting, WA vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Orting, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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)
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  91.5% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  44.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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