Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs St. Louis, Missouri


The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 28.0% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $54,000 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs St. Louis, MO
Compared to Palmer, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  26.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower

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