Cost of Living Calculator - Grand Rapids, Minnesota vs Wasilla, Alaska


The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 43.2% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $71,601 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Wasilla
than in Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Grand Rapids, MN vs Wasilla, AK
Compared to Grand Rapids, Wasilla 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
  38.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% higher
  Commute
  86.3% higher
  Health
  48.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher

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