Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Seward, Alaska


The cost of living in Seward, Alaska is 12.3% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $65,810 in Seward, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seward, Alaska is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Seward
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Seward, AK
Compared to Palmer, Seward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% lower
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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