Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Volcano, Hawaii


The cost of living in Volcano, Hawaii is 1.3% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $172,219 in Volcano, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Volcano, Hawaii is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Volcano
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Volcano, HI
Compared to Palmer, Volcano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% higher
      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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.4% higher
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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