Cost of Living Calculator - Mount Vernon, Washington vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 0.9% cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $74,359 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Mount Vernon, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.5% higher
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  28.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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