Springdale, Arkansas vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 31.9% more expensive than Springdale, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $171,493 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Springdale, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Springdale, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Palmer
than in Springdale, Arkansas
Springdale, AR vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Springdale, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  37.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.4% higher
  Commute
  40.9% higher
  Health
  36.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher