Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Big Lake, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Lake, Alaska is 12.8% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $43,607 in Big Lake, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Lake, Alaska is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Big Lake
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Big Lake, AK
Compared to Salt Lake City, Big Lake 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
  38.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  47.3% higher
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher