Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Eielson AFB, Alaska


The cost of living in Eielson AFB, Alaska is 14.2% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,881 in Eielson AFB, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eielson AFB, Alaska is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Eielson AFB
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Eielson Afb, AK
Compared to Tacoma, Eielson Afb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  31.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  96.3% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  45.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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