What is a pro or con of living in Anchorage, Alaskacompared to Okanogan, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 33% more expensive in Anchorage.

What salary do I need to live in Anchorage, Alaska copmared to Okanogan, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Okanogan, Washington should increase to $72,050 in Anchorage, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OKANOGAN vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Okanogan, Washington vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 44.1% more expensive than Okanogan, Washington.

You would need a salary of $72,050 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Okanogan, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Okanogan, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Okanogan, Washington

Okanogan, WA vs. Anchorage, AK

Compared to Okanogan, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

25.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

127.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

58.5% higher

Commute

44.3% higher

Health

31.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

28.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Okanogan, Washington vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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