Palmer, Alaska vs. Spokane, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane, Washington is 14.2% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $64,360 in Spokane, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane, Washington is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
42% cheaper in Spokane
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Spokane, WA
Compared to Palmer, Spokane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.2% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  33.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower