Seattle, Washington vs. Cordova, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cordova, Alaska is 28.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,965 in Cordova, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cordova, Alaska is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Cordova
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Cordova, AK
Compared to Seattle, Cordova is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  38.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.5% higher
  Commute
  53.5% lower
  Health
  41.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher