What is a pro or con of living in Palmer, Alaskacompared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 13% more expensive in Palmer.

What salary do I need to live in Palmer, Alaska copmared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota should increase to $63,201 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.

SIOUX FALLS vs. PALMER
Cost of Living Comparison

Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 26.4% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $63,201 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Palmer
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD vs. Palmer, AK

Compared to Sioux Falls, Palmer is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

34.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

47.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

40.2% higher

Commute

62.6% higher

Health

24.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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