Cost of Living Calculator - Pahoa, Hawaii vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 4.7% more expensive than Pahoa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $78,570 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Pahoa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Pahoa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Palmer
than in Pahoa, Hawaii
Pahoa, HI vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Pahoa, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.6% lower
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower

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