Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 31.5% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $79,906 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Palmer, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% lower
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% lower

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