Palmer, Alaska vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 1.4% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $70,975 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Boise City
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to Palmer, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.4% lower
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower