Spokane, Washington vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 6.8% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,398 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
62% more expensive in Homer
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Spokane, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  62.3% higher
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  53.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher