Spokane Valley, Washington vs. Nome, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nome, Alaska is 13.7% more expensive than Spokane Valley, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,849 in Nome, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane Valley, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nome, Alaska is more expensive than Spokane Valley, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
131% more expensive in Nome
than in Spokane Valley, Washington
Spokane Valley, WA vs. Nome, AK
Compared to Spokane Valley, Nome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  90.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  131.3% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  53.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher