Palmer, AK Cost of Living


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Palmer cost of living score
110.8
More expensive
10.8% higher
than the US average
4.9% lower
than the Alaska average
Palmer, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 110.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.8% higher than the U.S. average and 4.9% higher than the average for Alaska.

Palmer, AK

Housing costs in Palmer?
A typical home costs $351,300, which is 3.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.5% more expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Palmer costs $1,140 per month, which is 20.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Palmer?
To live comfortably in Palmer, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $67,320 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Palmer?
The cost of living in Palmer, AK is relatively low compared to some other areas in the United States. The median home value in Palmer is $204,700, which is lower than the Alaska state average. The median household income is also slightly below the Alaska state average, at $64,816. Along with a low cost of living and prices on everyday items like groceries and gas, Palmer boasts a great quality of life for those who choose to call it home. There are plenty of outdoor activities available all year long and the community has a strong sense of pride and camaraderie amongst its residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPalmerAlaskaUnited States
  110.8116.5100.0
  134.5141.7100
  127.2127.3100.0
  92.6100.6100.0
  $351,300$336,100$338,100
  135.2%169.8%100.0%
  121.698.2100.0
  111.3112.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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The first time I saw Palmer was in 1974. It's grown up from the old days of farm country complete with 4-H clubs, fields of crops and livestock. Gone are most of the  More

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Over 18 years ago

The four months of cold and dark. Winter lasts about 8 months, but the real cold, dark lasts about 4 months. It is getting harder and harder to deal with as I get  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Palmer for 11 years. I love everything about it except about four months of the dark, cold winters. The people are  More

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