Big Lake, Alaska vs. Richland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richland, Washington is 5.8% cheaper than Big Lake, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $47,086 in Richland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Lake, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richland, Washington is cheaper than Big Lake, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Richland
than in Big Lake, Alaska
Big Lake, AK vs. Richland, WA
Compared to Big Lake, Richland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% lower
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% lower