Palmer, Alaska vs. Minot, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minot, North Dakota is 26.1% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $55,418 in Minot, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minot, North Dakota is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Minot
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Minot, ND
Compared to Palmer, Minot is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% lower
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower