What is a pro or con of living in Palmer, Alaskacompared to Spring Valley, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 75% more expensive in Palmer.

What salary do I need to live in Palmer, Alaska copmared to Spring Valley, Minnesota?

A salary of $80,000 in Spring Valley, Minnesota should increase to $110,084 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.

SPRING VALLEY vs. PALMER
Cost of Living Comparison

Spring Valley, Minnesota vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 37.6% more expensive than Spring Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $110,084 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Spring Valley, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Spring Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Palmer
than in Spring Valley, Minnesota

Spring Valley, MN vs. Palmer, AK

Compared to Spring Valley, Palmer is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

40.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

115.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

43.1% higher

Commute

27.1% higher

Health

40.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

18.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Spring Valley, Minnesota vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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Spring Valley, MN vs. Palmer, AK

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