Juneau, Alaska vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 46.9% more expensive than Juneau, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $73,468 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Juneau, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Juneau, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Seattle
than in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, AK vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Juneau, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  90.7% higher
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher