Homer, Alaska vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 43.0% more expensive than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $171,624 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Homer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Washington
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Homer, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  101.6% higher
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower