Madison, North Carolina vs. Skagway, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skagway, Alaska is 55.0% more expensive than Madison, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $217,054 in Skagway, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skagway, Alaska is more expensive than Madison, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Skagway
than in Madison, North Carolina
Madison, NC vs. Skagway, AK
Compared to Madison, Skagway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.0% 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
  57.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  307.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.1% higher
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  34.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.6% higher