Cost of Living Calculator - Marion, Iowa vs Whittier, Alaska


The cost of living in Whittier, Alaska is 2.5% cheaper than Marion, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $73,138 in Whittier, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Marion, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whittier, Alaska is cheaper than Marion, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Whittier
than in Marion, Iowa
Marion, IA vs Whittier, AK
Compared to Marion, Whittier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  38.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% higher

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