Cost of Living Calculator - Tucson, Arizona vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 20.1% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $60,031 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Palmer
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Tucson, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  40.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.0% higher
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  48.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher

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