Anchorage, Alaska vs. Bothell, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bothell, Washington is 43.8% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $112,159 in Bothell, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bothell, Washington is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Bothell
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Bothell, WA
Compared to Anchorage, Bothell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.9% lower
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower