Seattle, Washington vs. King Cove, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in King Cove, Alaska is 39.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,334 in King Cove, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, King Cove, Alaska is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in King Cove
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. King Cove, AK
Compared to Seattle, King Cove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  124.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  110.5% higher
  Commute
  60.5% lower
  Health
  46.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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