Cost of Living Calculator - Gateway, Alaska vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 43.2% more expensive than Gateway, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $42,952 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Gateway, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Gateway, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Seattle
than in Gateway, Alaska
Gateway, AK vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Gateway, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.4% lower
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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