Boise City, Idaho vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 3.5% cheaper than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $53,064 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is cheaper than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Wasilla
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Boise City, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  43.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% higher
  Commute
  43.6% higher
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher