Palmer, Alaska vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 1.0% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $252,393 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Palmer, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher