Skagway, Alaska vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 39.8% more expensive than Skagway, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $69,917 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Skagway, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Skagway, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Seattle
than in Skagway, Alaska
Skagway, AK vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Skagway, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.8% lower
  Commute
  149.1% higher
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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