Skagway, Alaska vs. Elko, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elko, Nevada is 15.3% cheaper than Skagway, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $63,562 in Elko, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Skagway, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elko, Nevada is cheaper than Skagway, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Elko
than in Skagway, Alaska
Skagway, AK vs. Elko, NV
Compared to Skagway, Elko is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.6% lower
  Commute
  67.8% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower