Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 31.3% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $66,970 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Palmer
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  40.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% higher
  Commute
  54.3% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher