Wasilla, Alaska vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 27.2% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $36,388 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Springfield
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Wasilla, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower