Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Birch Creek, Alaska


The cost of living in Birch Creek, Alaska is 43.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $28,188 in Birch Creek, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birch Creek, Alaska is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Birch Creek
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Birch Creek, AK
Compared to Seattle, Birch Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  38.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  217.0% higher
  Commute
  54.0% lower
  Health
  46.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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