Cost of Living Calculator - Skagway, Alaska vs Fossil, Oregon


The cost of living in Fossil, Oregon is 35.0% cheaper than Skagway, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $48,761 in Fossil, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Skagway, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fossil, Oregon is cheaper than Skagway, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Fossil
than in Skagway, Alaska
Skagway, AK vs Fossil, OR
Compared to Skagway, Fossil is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.0% lower
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% lower

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