Palmer, Alaska vs. Grants Pass, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grants Pass, Oregon is 12.2% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $43,908 in Grants Pass, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grants Pass, Oregon is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% cheaper in Grants Pass
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Grants Pass, OR
Compared to Palmer, Grants Pass is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% lower
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower