Quincy, Massachusetts vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 21.0% cheaper than Quincy, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,103 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is cheaper than Quincy, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Wasilla
than in Quincy, Massachusetts
Quincy, MA vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Quincy, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  41.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher