Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Santa Fe, New Mexico


The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 0.8% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $74,414 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
35% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Palmer, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  35.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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