Whitefish, Montana vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 10.0% cheaper than Whitefish, Montana.

You would need a salary of $44,988 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitefish, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Whitefish, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Palmer
than in Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish, MT vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Whitefish, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  27.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  67.7% higher
  Commute
  63.2% higher
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher