Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Forest City, North Carolina


The cost of living in Forest City, North Carolina is 31.0% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $34,510 in Forest City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, North Carolina is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Forest City
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Forest City, NC
Compared to Palmer, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% lower

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