Cost of Living Calculator - Seward, Alaska vs Ester, Alaska


The cost of living in Ester, Alaska is 11.2% more expensive than Seward, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $83,434 in Ester, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Seward, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ester, Alaska is more expensive than Seward, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
39% more expensive in Ester
than in Seward, Alaska
Seward, AK vs Ester, AK
Compared to Seward, Ester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% higher
      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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.1% higher
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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