Palmer, Alaska vs. Craig, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Craig, Alaska is 4.6% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $47,694 in Craig, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Craig, Alaska is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Craig
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Craig, AK
Compared to Palmer, Craig is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher