Palmer, Alaska vs. Lynnwood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lynnwood, Washington is 19.8% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $119,756 in Lynnwood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lynnwood, Washington is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Lynnwood
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Lynnwood, WA
Compared to Palmer, Lynnwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% higher
      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
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.6% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  31.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower