Palmer, Alaska vs. Wylie, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wylie, Texas is 9.7% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $67,755 in Wylie, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wylie, Texas is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
26% cheaper in Wylie
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Wylie, TX
Compared to Palmer, Wylie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% lower