Anchorage, Alaska vs. Maple Valley, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maple Valley, Washington is 28.8% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $128,793 in Maple Valley, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maple Valley, Washington is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Maple Valley
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Maple Valley, WA
Compared to Anchorage, Maple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.3% lower
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower