Elgin, Oregon vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 40.7% more expensive than Elgin, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $105,507 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is more expensive than Elgin, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Wasilla
than in Elgin, Oregon
Elgin, OR vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Elgin, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  39.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.6% higher
  Commute
  64.1% higher
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher