Cost of Living Calculator - Skagway, Alaska vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 25.5% more expensive than Skagway, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $94,125 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Skagway, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Skagway, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Washington
than in Skagway, Alaska
Skagway, AK vs Washington, DC
Compared to Skagway, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  145.1% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower

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