Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Tigard, Oregon


The cost of living in Tigard, Oregon is 13.0% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $56,485 in Tigard, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tigard, Oregon is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Tigard
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Tigard, OR
Compared to Palmer, Tigard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% higher
      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
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.3% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  29.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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