Palmer, Alaska vs. Lake Placid, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Placid, Florida is 26.0% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $36,989 in Lake Placid, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Placid, Florida is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Lake Placid
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Lake Placid, FL
Compared to Palmer, Lake Placid is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower