Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 43.3% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $71,633 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Palmer
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Owensboro, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% higher
      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
  46.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.7% higher
  Commute
  64.1% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher