Haines, Alaska vs. Big Lake, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Lake, Alaska is 5.0% cheaper than Haines, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $47,500 in Big Lake, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Haines, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Lake, Alaska is cheaper than Haines, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Big Lake
than in Haines, Alaska
Haines, AK vs. Big Lake, AK
Compared to Haines, Big Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% lower
      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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  111.0% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower