Seward, Alaska vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 17.1% more expensive than Seward, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $58,532 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Seward, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Seward, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Seward, Alaska
Seward, AK vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Seward, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  59.9% higher
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower