Oak Harbor, Washington vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 1.1% cheaper than Oak Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,437 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Harbor, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is cheaper than Oak Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Homer
than in Oak Harbor, Washington
Oak Harbor, WA vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Oak Harbor, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  92.6% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  37.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher