Anchorage, Alaska vs. Oak Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Harbor, Washington is 8.2% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $66,103 in Oak Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Harbor, Washington is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
39% cheaper in Oak Harbor
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Oak Harbor, WA
Compared to Anchorage, Oak Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.0% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower