DeSoto, Texas vs. Seward, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seward, Alaska is 2.1% cheaper than DeSoto, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,932 in Seward, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in DeSoto, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seward, Alaska is cheaper than DeSoto, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Seward
than in DeSoto, Texas
Desoto, TX vs. Seward, AK
Compared to Desoto, Seward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher