Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Wrangell, Alaska


The cost of living in Wrangell, Alaska is 15.3% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,498 in Wrangell, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wrangell, Alaska is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Wrangell
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Wrangell, AK
Compared to Tacoma, Wrangell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  45.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.6% higher
  Commute
  54.1% lower
  Health
  44.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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