Cost of Living Calculator - Waco, Texas vs Skagway, Alaska


The cost of living in Skagway, Alaska is 52.1% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $76,046 in Skagway, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skagway, Alaska is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Skagway
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs Skagway, AK
Compared to Waco, Skagway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  58.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.7% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.1% higher

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