Washington, District of Columbia vs. Sand Point, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sand Point, Alaska is 31.1% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $34,462 in Sand Point, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sand Point, Alaska is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Sand Point
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Sand Point, AK
Compared to Washington, Sand Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  116.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% higher
  Commute
  59.9% lower
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher