Seattle, Washington vs. Mountain Village, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Village, Alaska is 42.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $28,993 in Mountain Village, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Village, Alaska is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Mountain Village
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Mountain Village, AK
Compared to Seattle, Mountain Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  45.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  256.3% higher
  Commute
  49.7% lower
  Health
  46.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower