Seattle, Washington vs. Skwentna, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skwentna, Alaska is 37.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $31,496 in Skwentna, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skwentna, Alaska is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Skwentna
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Skwentna, AK
Compared to Seattle, Skwentna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  73.8% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  44.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower