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


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 20.3% more expensive than Elma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,166 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Elma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Elma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Elma, Washington
Elma, WA vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Elma, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.3% higher
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.0% higher

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