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


The cost of living in Valdez, Alaska is 37.2% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,065 in Valdez, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdez, Alaska is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Valdez
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Valdez, AK
Compared to Seattle, Valdez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  33.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  94.3% higher
  Commute
  53.5% lower
  Health
  41.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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