Pensacola, Florida vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 31.8% more expensive than Pensacola, Florida.

You would need a salary of $79,060 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Pensacola, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Pensacola, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Palmer
than in Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola, FL vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Pensacola, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  39.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% higher
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher