Tualatin, Oregon vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 13.5% cheaper than Tualatin, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $64,842 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Tualatin, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Tualatin, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Palmer
than in Tualatin, Oregon
Tualatin, OR vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Tualatin, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% lower
      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
  29.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.5% higher
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  41.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher