Anchorage, Alaska vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 44.7% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $49,183 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Seattle
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Anchorage, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% lower
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower