Tacoma, Washington vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 4.7% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,864 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Wasilla
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Tacoma, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  33.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  73.2% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  44.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher