Palmer, Alaska vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 8.0% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $45,997 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Asheville
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Palmer, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% lower
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower