Wasilla, Alaska vs. Altoona, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Wisconsin is 17.0% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $84,667 in Altoona, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Wisconsin is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Altoona
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Altoona, WI
Compared to Wasilla, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower