Auburn, Washington vs. Seward, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seward, Alaska is 24.0% cheaper than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,009 in Seward, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seward, Alaska is cheaper than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Seward
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs. Seward, AK
Compared to Auburn, Seward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% higher
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  47.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower