Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Mountain Home, Idaho


The cost of living in Mountain Home, Idaho is 26.2% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $55,352 in Mountain Home, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Idaho is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Mountain Home, ID
Compared to Palmer, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% lower
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower

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