Allen, Texas vs. Sterling, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Alaska is 1.3% cheaper than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,353 in Sterling, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Alaska is cheaper than Allen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Sterling
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs. Sterling, AK
Compared to Allen, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.1% higher