Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Riverton, Wyoming


The cost of living in Riverton, Wyoming is 23.7% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $57,245 in Riverton, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverton, Wyoming is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Riverton
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Riverton, WY
Compared to Palmer, Riverton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% lower
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower

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