Cost of Living Calculator - Big Rapids, Michigan vs Wasilla, Alaska


The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 50.7% more expensive than Big Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $75,335 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is more expensive than Big Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Wasilla
than in Big Rapids, Michigan
Big Rapids, MI vs Wasilla, AK
Compared to Big Rapids, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% higher
      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
  45.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  56.9% higher
  Health
  54.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.0% higher

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