Palmer, Alaska vs. North Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Kansas City, Missouri is 26.9% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $36,554 in North Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in North Kansas City
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. North Kansas City, MO
Compared to Palmer, North Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower