Palmer, Alaska vs. Spring, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spring, Texas is 13.0% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $73,977 in Spring, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spring, Texas is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Spring
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Spring, TX
Compared to Palmer, Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower