Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Wasilla, Alaska


The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 26.7% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $95,039 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
369% more expensive in Wasilla
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Wasilla, AK
Compared to Detroit, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  51.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  390.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.9% higher
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  55.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher

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