Wasilla, Alaska vs. Dearborn, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 14.9% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $92,805 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Dearborn
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Dearborn, MI
Compared to Wasilla, Dearborn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  35.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower