Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska


The cost of living in Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska is 36.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,694 in Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Buffalo Soapstone
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Buffalo Soapstone, AK
Compared to Seattle, Buffalo Soapstone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  70.6% higher
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  44.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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