Billings, Montana vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 20.3% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $90,257 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
61% more expensive in Wasilla
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Billings, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  33.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  61.3% higher
  Health
  36.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher