Palmer, Alaska vs. Cullowhee, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cullowhee, North Carolina is 16.5% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $41,732 in Cullowhee, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cullowhee, North Carolina is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Cullowhee
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Cullowhee, NC
Compared to Palmer, Cullowhee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower