Detroit, Michigan vs. Yakutat, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakutat, Alaska is 15.2% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $57,610 in Yakutat, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakutat, Alaska is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Yakutat
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Yakutat, AK
Compared to Detroit, Yakutat is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  78.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  344.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.3% higher
  Commute
  69.8% lower
  Health
  58.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% higher