Sierra Vista, Arizona vs. Seward, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seward, Alaska is 13.4% more expensive than Sierra Vista, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $56,693 in Seward, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sierra Vista, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seward, Alaska is more expensive than Sierra Vista, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Seward
than in Sierra Vista, Arizona
Sierra Vista, AZ vs. Seward, AK
Compared to Sierra Vista, Seward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% higher
      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
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher