Sandy, Utah vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 10.4% cheaper than Sandy, Utah.

You would need a salary of $44,778 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Sandy, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Palmer
than in Sandy, Utah
Sandy, UT vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Sandy, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  39.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.7% higher
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher