Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Oswego, Illinois


The cost of living in Oswego, Illinois is 7.9% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $69,060 in Oswego, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oswego, Illinois is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Oswego
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Oswego, IL
Compared to Palmer, Oswego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower

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