Palmer, Alaska vs. Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spruce Pine, North Carolina is 29.2% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $35,379 in Spruce Pine, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spruce Pine, North Carolina is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Spruce Pine
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Spruce Pine, NC
Compared to Palmer, Spruce Pine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% lower
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower