Palmer, Alaska vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 19.0% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $56,719 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Palmer, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% lower
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% lower