Palmer, Alaska vs. Socastee, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Socastee, South Carolina is 25.3% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $37,337 in Socastee, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Socastee, South Carolina is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Socastee
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Socastee, SC
Compared to Palmer, Socastee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower