What is a pro or con of living in Palmer, Alaskacompared to Port Angeles, Washington?

Utilities are 114% more expensive in Palmer.

What salary do I need to live in Palmer, Alaska copmared to Port Angeles, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Port Angeles, Washington should increase to $59,166 in Palmer, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORT ANGELES vs. PALMER
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Angeles, Washington vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 18.3% more expensive than Port Angeles, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,166 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Angeles, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Port Angeles, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Utilities
114% more expensive in Palmer
than in Port Angeles, Washington

Port Angeles, WA vs. Palmer, AK

Compared to Port Angeles, Palmer is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

34.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

9.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

114.9% higher

Commute

66.1% higher

Health

23.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.1% higher

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Port Angeles, Washington vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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Port Angeles, WA vs. Palmer, AK

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