Tulsa, Oklahoma vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 39.4% more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $69,721 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Palmer
than in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Tulsa, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  41.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.4% higher
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher