Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, District of Columbia vs Wasilla, Alaska


The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 25.4% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $56,349 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Wasilla
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs Wasilla, AK
Compared to Washington, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  33.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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