Barstow, California vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 24.9% more expensive than Barstow, California.

You would need a salary of $93,667 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Barstow, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is more expensive than Barstow, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Wasilla
than in Barstow, California
Barstow, CA vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Barstow, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  42.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  39.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher