Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Ashland, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Ashland, Wisconsin is 36.2% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $31,897 in Ashland, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Wisconsin is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Ashland
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Ashland, WI
Compared to Palmer, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% lower
  Commute
  45.7% lower
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower

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