Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Seward, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seward, Alaska is 24.6% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,299 in Seward, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seward, Alaska is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Seward
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Seward, AK
Compared to Cedar Falls, Seward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  24.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher