Palmer, Alaska vs. Skagway, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skagway, Alaska is 4.4% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $85,640 in Skagway, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skagway, Alaska is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Skagway
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Skagway, AK
Compared to Palmer, Skagway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  54.6% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher