Anchorage, Alaska vs. Shelton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Washington is 15.9% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $75,724 in Shelton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Washington is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Shelton
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Shelton, WA
Compared to Anchorage, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.8% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% lower