Bothell, Washington vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 30.5% cheaper than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,772 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Bothell, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Bothell, Washington
Bothell, WA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Bothell, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.6% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  42.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher