Riverton, Wyoming vs. Sterling, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Alaska is 21.8% more expensive than Riverton, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $60,889 in Sterling, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverton, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Alaska is more expensive than Riverton, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Sterling
than in Riverton, Wyoming
Riverton, WY vs. Sterling, AK
Compared to Riverton, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  24.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  30.7% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher