Cost of Living Calculator - Altoona, Pennsylvania vs Wasilla, Alaska


The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 50.3% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $75,134 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Wasilla
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs Wasilla, AK
Compared to Altoona, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  38.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  44.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher

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