Spokane, Washington vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 16.5% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $93,225 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
72% more expensive in Palmer
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Spokane, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  72.9% higher
  Commute
  33.5% higher
  Health
  50.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher