Cost of Living Calculator - Bussey, Iowa vs Big Lake, Alaska


The cost of living in Big Lake, Alaska is 52.7% more expensive than Bussey, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $114,524 in Big Lake, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bussey, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Lake, Alaska is more expensive than Bussey, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Big Lake
than in Bussey, Iowa
Bussey, IA vs Big Lake, AK
Compared to Bussey, Big Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  343.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  76.0% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher

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