Wasilla, Alaska vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 3.6% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $3,276 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
35% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Wasilla, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  35.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower