Seward, Alaska vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 66.5% more expensive than Seward, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $83,234 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Seward, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Seward, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Seattle
than in Seward, Alaska
Seward, AK vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Seward, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.5% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% lower
  Commute
  76.1% higher
  Health
  32.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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