Lucas, Texas vs. Talkeetna, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Talkeetna, Alaska is 31.3% cheaper than Lucas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,245 in Talkeetna, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lucas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Talkeetna, Alaska is cheaper than Lucas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Talkeetna
than in Lucas, Texas
Lucas, TX vs. Talkeetna, AK
Compared to Lucas, Talkeetna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  30.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% higher
  Commute
  30.7% higher
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.2% higher