Indianola, Washington vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 12.8% cheaper than Indianola, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,609 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianola, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Indianola, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Indianola, Washington
Indianola, WA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Indianola, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.5% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher