Palmer, Alaska vs. Chicopee, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicopee, Massachusetts is 19.8% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $60,117 in Chicopee, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicopee, Massachusetts is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Chicopee
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Chicopee, MA
Compared to Palmer, Chicopee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower