Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Gorham, Maine


The cost of living in Gorham, Maine is 3.7% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $72,194 in Gorham, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gorham, Maine is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
28% cheaper in Gorham
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Gorham, ME
Compared to Palmer, Gorham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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