Cost of Living Calculator - Covington, Washington vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 15.8% cheaper than Covington, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,121 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Covington, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Covington, Washington
Covington, WA vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Covington, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.1% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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