Wrangell, Alaska vs. Skagway, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skagway, Alaska is 20.1% more expensive than Wrangell, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $60,060 in Skagway, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wrangell, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skagway, Alaska is more expensive than Wrangell, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Skagway
than in Wrangell, Alaska
Wrangell, AK vs. Skagway, AK
Compared to Wrangell, Skagway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.5% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher