Cost of Living Calculator - Roanoke, Virginia vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 37.6% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,959 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Palmer
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Roanoke, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  41.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.7% higher
  Commute
  57.9% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.1% higher

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