Palmer, Alaska vs. Frederick, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Frederick, Maryland is 5.0% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $142,428 in Frederick, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Frederick, Maryland is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
33% cheaper in Frederick
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Frederick, MD
Compared to Palmer, Frederick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  33.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower