Cost of Living Calculator - Valdez, Alaska vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 59.4% more expensive than Valdez, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $119,516 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdez, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Valdez, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
284% more expensive in Seattle
than in Valdez, Alaska
Valdez, AK vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Valdez, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.5% lower
  Commute
  115.2% higher
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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