Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Kotzebue, Alaska


The cost of living in Kotzebue, Alaska is 26.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,976 in Kotzebue, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kotzebue, Alaska is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Kotzebue
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Kotzebue, AK
Compared to Seattle, Kotzebue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  74.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  265.3% higher
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  46.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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