Cost of Living Calculator - Sandy, Oregon vs Valdez, Alaska


The cost of living in Valdez, Alaska is 15.2% cheaper than Sandy, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,391 in Valdez, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdez, Alaska is cheaper than Sandy, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Valdez
than in Sandy, Oregon
Sandy, OR vs Valdez, AK
Compared to Sandy, Valdez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  70.8% higher
  Commute
  54.0% lower
  Health
  37.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher

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