Cost of Living Calculator - Big Lake, Alaska vs Elma, Washington


The cost of living in Elma, Washington is 9.4% cheaper than Big Lake, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $45,301 in Elma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Lake, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elma, Washington is cheaper than Big Lake, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Elma
than in Big Lake, Alaska
Big Lake, AK vs Elma, WA
Compared to Big Lake, Elma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% lower
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower

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