Homer, Alaska vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 59.4% more expensive than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $103,580 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Homer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Seattle
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Homer, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.8% lower
  Commute
  104.9% higher
  Health
  32.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher