Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Yakima, Washington


The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 19.1% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $60,640 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Yakima
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Yakima, WA
Compared to Palmer, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.9% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  31.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower

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