Cost of Living Calculator - Skagway, Alaska vs Queens, New York


The cost of living in Queens, New York is 40.3% more expensive than Skagway, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $105,188 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Skagway, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Skagway, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Queens
than in Skagway, Alaska
Skagway, AK vs Queens, NY
Compared to Skagway, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  241.5% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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