Cost of Living Calculator - Mead, Washington vs Valdez, Alaska


The cost of living in Valdez, Alaska is 8.6% cheaper than Mead, Washington.

You would need a salary of $45,703 in Valdez, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Mead, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdez, Alaska is cheaper than Mead, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Valdez
than in Mead, Washington
Mead, WA vs Valdez, AK
Compared to Mead, Valdez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  43.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.9% higher
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  47.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.0% higher

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