Anchorage, Alaska vs. Friday Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Friday Harbor, Washington is 16.7% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $58,362 in Friday Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Friday Harbor, Washington is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Friday Harbor
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Friday Harbor, WA
Compared to Anchorage, Friday Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.5% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower