Cordova, Alaska vs. Skagway, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skagway, Alaska is 0.6% cheaper than Cordova, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $49,710 in Skagway, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Cordova, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skagway, Alaska is cheaper than Cordova, Alaska
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
17% cheaper in Skagway
than in Cordova, Alaska
Cordova, AK vs. Skagway, AK
Compared to Cordova, Skagway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.6% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher