Anchorage, Alaska vs. Blaine, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blaine, Washington is 3.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $9,664 in Blaine, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blaine, Washington is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
34% cheaper in Blaine
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Blaine, WA
Compared to Anchorage, Blaine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower