Union, Washington vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 7.4% more expensive than Union, Washington.

You would need a salary of $80,516 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Union, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is more expensive than Union, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
67% more expensive in Wasilla
than in Union, Washington
Union, WA vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Union, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  34.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  68.0% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  42.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher