Palmer, Pennsylvania vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 35.8% more expensive than Palmer, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $67,921 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is more expensive than Palmer, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Kent
than in Palmer, Pennsylvania
Palmer, PA vs. Kent, WA
Compared to Palmer, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% lower
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher