Palmer, Alaska vs. Mount Airy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Airy, North Carolina is 34.6% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $49,021 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Airy, North Carolina is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Mount Airy
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Mount Airy, NC
Compared to Palmer, Mount Airy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower

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