After doing the math, appears that for every $1 of earmarks per capita requested by Obama for FY 08-09, Palin has requested $26.45.
| Comparison | Palin | Obama |
| FY 2008 | $ 256,000,000 | $ 322,000,000 |
| FY 2009 | $ 197,000,000 | $ - |
| FY08-09 | $ 453,000,000 | $ 322,000,000 |
| State Population | 683,478 | 12,852,548 |
| Per Capita, FY08-09 | $ 662.79 | $ 25.05 |
| FY 08-09 Ratio, Palin to Obama | 26.45 |
