Soldotna, Alaska vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 11.3% more expensive than Soldotna, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $133,605 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Soldotna, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Soldotna, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Palmer
than in Soldotna, Alaska
Soldotna, AK vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Soldotna, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  55.7% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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