Palmer, Alaska vs. Grinnell, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grinnell, Iowa is 31.1% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $51,698 in Grinnell, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grinnell, Iowa is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Grinnell
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Grinnell, IA
Compared to Palmer, Grinnell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  46.8% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower