South Hadley, Massachusetts vs. Whittier, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whittier, Alaska is 15.7% cheaper than South Hadley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $25,281 in Whittier, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in South Hadley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whittier, Alaska is cheaper than South Hadley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Whittier
than in South Hadley, Massachusetts
South Hadley, MA vs. Whittier, AK
Compared to South Hadley, Whittier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  27.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  39.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher