Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Fort Kent, Maine


The cost of living in Fort Kent, Maine is 31.9% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $34,030 in Fort Kent, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Kent, Maine is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Fort Kent
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Fort Kent, ME
Compared to Palmer, Fort Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  48.1% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower

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