Anchorage, Alaska vs. Poulsbo, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poulsbo, Washington is 8.7% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $206,543 in Poulsbo, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poulsbo, Washington is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Poulsbo
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Poulsbo, WA
Compared to Anchorage, Poulsbo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.1% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower