Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Dayton, Washington


The cost of living in Dayton, Washington is 31.9% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $51,087 in Dayton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Washington is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Dayton
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Dayton, WA
Compared to Anchorage, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower

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