Cost of Living Calculator - Medical Lake, Washington vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 13.5% more expensive than Medical Lake, Washington.

You would need a salary of $85,127 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Medical Lake, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Medical Lake, Washington
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
48% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Medical Lake, Washington
Medical Lake, WA vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Medical Lake, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.1% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  48.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% higher

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