Anchorage, Alaska vs. Palouse, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palouse, Washington is 25.9% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $55,603 in Palouse, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palouse, Washington is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Palouse
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Palouse, WA
Compared to Anchorage, Palouse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% lower
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% lower