Cost of Living Calculator - Auburn, Washington vs Skagway, Alaska


The cost of living in Skagway, Alaska is 9.5% cheaper than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,890 in Skagway, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skagway, Alaska is cheaper than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Skagway
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs Skagway, AK
Compared to Auburn, Skagway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  44.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  94.0% higher
  Commute
  61.9% lower
  Health
  44.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.