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


The cost of living in Wailua, Hawaii is 21.8% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $146,110 in Wailua, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wailua, Hawaii is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Wailua
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Wailua, HI
Compared to Palmer, Wailua is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.5% higher
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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