Seattle, Washington vs. Skagway, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skagway, Alaska is 28.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,757 in Skagway, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skagway, Alaska is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Skagway
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Skagway, AK
Compared to Seattle, Skagway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  107.3% higher
  Commute
  59.9% lower
  Health
  44.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher