Columbia, Kentucky vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 61.5% more expensive than Columbia, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $161,494 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is more expensive than Columbia, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Wasilla
than in Columbia, Kentucky
Columbia, KY vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Columbia, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.5% 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
  44.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% higher
  Commute
  94.4% higher
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.3% higher