Vail, Colorado vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 39.8% cheaper than Vail, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $30,118 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is cheaper than Vail, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Wasilla
than in Vail, Colorado
Vail, CO vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Vail, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% higher
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  54.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher