Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 16.5% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $36,341 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
55% more expensive in Wasilla
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Wilmington, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  55.7% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher