Talkeetna, Alaska vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 63.9% more expensive than Talkeetna, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $163,867 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Talkeetna, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Talkeetna, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
299% more expensive in Seattle
than in Talkeetna, Alaska
Talkeetna, AK vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Talkeetna, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% 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
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  254.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.1% lower
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher