Valdez, Alaska vs. Spokane Valley, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane Valley, Washington is 2.9% cheaper than Valdez, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $48,528 in Spokane Valley, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdez, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane Valley, Washington is cheaper than Valdez, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
39% cheaper in Spokane Valley
than in Valdez, Alaska
Valdez, AK vs. Spokane Valley, WA
Compared to Valdez, Spokane Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.7% lower
  Commute
  41.3% higher
  Health
  32.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower