Yuma, Arizona vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 25.6% more expensive than Yuma, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $62,787 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Yuma, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Yuma, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Palmer
than in Yuma, Arizona
Yuma, AZ vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Yuma, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  42.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% higher
  Commute
  55.1% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher