Palmer, Alaska vs. Nampa, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nampa, Idaho is 9.5% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $90,513 in Nampa, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nampa, Idaho is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Nampa
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Nampa, ID
Compared to Palmer, Nampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% lower