Denver, Colorado vs. Whittier, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whittier, Alaska is 35.4% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $20,657 in Whittier, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whittier, Alaska is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Whittier
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Whittier, AK
Compared to Denver, Whittier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  33.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.0% higher
  Commute
  44.8% lower
  Health
  48.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher