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


The cost of living in Skagway, Alaska is 2.6% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,702 in Skagway, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skagway, Alaska is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Skagway
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Skagway, AK
Compared to Bellingham, Skagway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  42.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  104.6% higher
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher

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