Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Alamosa, Colorado


The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 29.3% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $35,335 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Alamosa
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Alamosa, CO
Compared to Palmer, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% lower

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