Palmer, Alaska vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 13.0% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $65,274 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in United States
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Boise, ID
Compared to Palmer, Boise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower