Anchorage, Alaska vs. Pullman, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pullman, Washington is 16.6% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $33,379 in Pullman, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pullman, Washington is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Pullman
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Pullman, WA
Compared to Anchorage, Pullman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% lower