Seattle, Washington vs. Haines, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Haines, Alaska is 33.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,373 in Haines, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Haines, Alaska is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Haines
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Haines, AK
Compared to Seattle, Haines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  40.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  108.3% higher
  Commute
  52.6% lower
  Health
  44.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower