Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska


The cost of living in Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska is 41.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,249 in Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Harding-Birch Lakes
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Harding Birch Lakes, AK
Compared to Seattle, Harding Birch Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  93.0% higher
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  45.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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