Palmer, Alaska vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 13.6% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $43,211 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Palmer, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower