Richland, Washington vs. Prudhoe Bay, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska is 4.9% more expensive than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,347 in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska is more expensive than Richland, Washington
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
77% more expensive in Prudhoe Bay
than in Richland, Washington
Richland, WA vs. Prudhoe Bay, AK
Compared to Richland, Prudhoe Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  77.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.1% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  46.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  50.4% higher