Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Port Townsend, Washington


The cost of living in Port Townsend, Washington is 4.7% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $162,011 in Port Townsend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Townsend, Washington is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
51% cheaper in Port Townsend
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Port Townsend, WA
Compared to Palmer, Port Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.1% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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