Oakland, California vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 36.3% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $47,762 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Wasilla
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Oakland, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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