Baxter Springs, Kansas vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 65.8% more expensive than Baxter Springs, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $82,891 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Baxter Springs, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is more expensive than Baxter Springs, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
290% more expensive in Wasilla
than in Baxter Springs, Kansas
Baxter Springs, KS vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Baxter Springs, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% 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
  49.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  323.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  75.8% higher
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.8% higher