Gloucester, Massachusetts vs. Seward, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seward, Alaska is 22.7% cheaper than Gloucester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $72,663 in Seward, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seward, Alaska is cheaper than Gloucester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Seward
than in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Gloucester, MA vs. Seward, AK
Compared to Gloucester, Seward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  46.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher