Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Paia, Hawaii


The cost of living in Paia, Hawaii is 53.2% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $183,812 in Paia, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paia, Hawaii is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Paia
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Paia, HI
Compared to Palmer, Paia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% higher
      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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.7% higher
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower

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