Wasilla, Alaska vs. Plains, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plains, Montana is 20.7% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $79,270 in Plains, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plains, Montana is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
51% cheaper in Plains
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Plains, MT
Compared to Wasilla, Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower