Coos Bay, Oregon vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 28.8% more expensive than Coos Bay, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $96,564 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Coos Bay, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is more expensive than Coos Bay, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Wasilla
than in Coos Bay, Oregon
Coos Bay, OR vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Coos Bay, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  37.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  84.6% higher
  Commute
  68.9% higher
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher