Tucson, Arizona vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 17.5% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $9,396 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Wasilla
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Tucson, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  41.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  48.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher