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


The cost of living in Goldendale, Washington is 27.0% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $36,509 in Goldendale, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goldendale, Washington is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Goldendale
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Goldendale, WA
Compared to Anchorage, Goldendale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% lower

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