Palmer, Alaska vs. North Pole, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Pole, Alaska is 5.7% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $47,171 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in North Pole
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. North Pole, AK
Compared to Palmer, North Pole is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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