Cost of Living Calculator - Skagway, Alaska vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 20.4% cheaper than Skagway, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $59,706 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Skagway, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Skagway, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Houston
than in Skagway, Alaska
Skagway, AK vs Houston, TX
Compared to Skagway, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.3% lower
  Commute
  115.6% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower

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