Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 7.2% cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,408 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Wasilla
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Hillsboro, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  32.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.0% higher
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  41.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher