Cost of Living Calculator - Sammamish, Washington vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 45.0% cheaper than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,273 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Sammamish, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, WA vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Sammamish, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.5% higher
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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