What is a pro or con of living in Sterling, Alaskacompared to Palmer, Alaska?

Median Home Cost is 2% cheaper in Sterling.

What salary do I need to live in Sterling, Alaska copmared to Palmer, Alaska?

A salary of $50,000 in Palmer, Alaska could decrease to $46,475 in Sterling, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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PALMER vs. STERLING
Cost of Living Comparison

Palmer, Alaska vs. Sterling, Alaska

Q: Is it expensive to live in Sterling, Alaska compared to Palmer, Alaska?

Overall, Sterling, Alaska is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Alaska is 7.0% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $46,475 in Sterling, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sterling, Alaska is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Sterling
than in Palmer, Alaska

Palmer, AK vs. Sterling, AK

Compared to Palmer, Sterling is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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7.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

12.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.4% lower

Commute

25.2% lower

Health

2.1% higher

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Personal

2.1% higher

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