Valdez, Alaska vs. Skagway, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skagway, Alaska is 14.0% more expensive than Valdez, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $85,470 in Skagway, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdez, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skagway, Alaska is more expensive than Valdez, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Skagway
than in Valdez, Alaska
Valdez, AK vs. Skagway, AK
Compared to Valdez, Skagway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher