Metlakatla, Alaska vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 76.1% more expensive than Metlakatla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $132,057 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Metlakatla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Metlakatla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
385% more expensive in Seattle
than in Metlakatla, Alaska
Metlakatla, AK vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Metlakatla, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.1% 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
  24.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  351.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.4% lower
  Commute
  91.2% higher
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher