Palmer, Alaska vs. Bennington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bennington, Vermont is 26.6% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $36,684 in Bennington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bennington, Vermont is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Bennington
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Bennington, VT
Compared to Palmer, Bennington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower