Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Skagway, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skagway, Alaska is 14.3% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $85,714 in Skagway, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skagway, Alaska is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Skagway
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Skagway, AK
Compared to Minneapolis, Skagway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  44.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.0% higher
  Commute
  49.1% lower
  Health
  67.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher