Ellensburg, Washington vs. Juneau, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Juneau, Alaska is 11.0% more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,514 in Juneau, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Juneau, Alaska is more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Juneau
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Juneau, AK
Compared to Ellensburg, Juneau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  34.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  47.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher