Lynden, Washington vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 11.3% cheaper than Lynden, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,356 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynden, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is cheaper than Lynden, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Homer
than in Lynden, Washington
Lynden, WA vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Lynden, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  73.4% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  33.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher