Houlton, Maine vs. Skagway, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skagway, Alaska is 66.9% more expensive than Houlton, Maine.

You would need a salary of $125,174 in Skagway, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Houlton, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skagway, Alaska is more expensive than Houlton, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Skagway
than in Houlton, Maine
Houlton, ME vs. Skagway, AK
Compared to Houlton, Skagway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.9% 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
  43.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  351.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.2% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.8% higher