Arlington, Washington vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 15.3% cheaper than Arlington, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,357 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is cheaper than Arlington, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Homer
than in Arlington, Washington
Arlington, WA vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Arlington, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  78.5% higher
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  49.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher

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