Cost of Living Calculator - Salt Lake City, Utah vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 5.8% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $70,650 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Palmer
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Salt Lake City, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  40.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.7% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher

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