Anchorage, Alaska vs. Spokane, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane, Washington is 15.0% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $129,200 in Spokane, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane, Washington is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
34% cheaper in Spokane
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Spokane, WA
Compared to Anchorage, Spokane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  32.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower