Lake Tapps, Washington vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 20.5% cheaper than Lake Tapps, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,753 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Tapps, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Lake Tapps, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Lake Tapps, Washington
Lake Tapps, WA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Lake Tapps, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.3% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  42.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher