Wenatchee, Washington vs. Valdez, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valdez, Alaska is 2.9% more expensive than Wenatchee, Washington.

You would need a salary of $102,933 in Valdez, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wenatchee, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdez, Alaska is more expensive than Wenatchee, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
98% more expensive in Valdez
than in Wenatchee, Washington
Wenatchee, WA vs. Valdez, AK
Compared to Wenatchee, Valdez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% higher
      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
  43.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  99.0% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.0% higher