Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Cedar Rapids, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 31.1% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $51,697 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Palmer, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% lower
  Commute
  43.4% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower

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