Cost of Living Calculator - Puyallup, Washington vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 8.5% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $27,444 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Palmer
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Puyallup, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  32.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  81.5% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  44.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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