Wasilla, Alaska vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 6.6% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $76,601 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Wasilla, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  40.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower