Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 20.7% more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $124,352 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
63% more expensive in Wasilla
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Idaho Falls, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  47.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% higher
  Commute
  63.0% higher
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.0% higher