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SEATTLE vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

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

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 30.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $12,098 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs Anchorage, AK

Compared to Seattle, Anchorage is:

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30.9% lower

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12.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

53.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

57.1% higher

Commute

23.9% lower

Health

42.2% higher

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Personal

2.5% higher

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