Palmer, Alaska vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 2.4% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $71,709 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
36% cheaper in Missoula
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Palmer, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  22.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.8% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower

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