Kent, Washington vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 18.1% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $81,924 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Wasilla
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Kent, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  32.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.7% higher
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  44.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower