Palmer, Alaska vs. Tompkinsville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tompkinsville, Kentucky is 38.3% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $6,171 in Tompkinsville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tompkinsville, Kentucky is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Tompkinsville
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Tompkinsville, KY
Compared to Palmer, Tompkinsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% lower