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


The cost of living in Kaktovik, Alaska is 23.6% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $57,331 in Kaktovik, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kaktovik, Alaska is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Kaktovik
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs Kaktovik, AK
Compared to Washington, Kaktovik is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  120.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  133.1% higher
  Commute
  50.1% lower
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher

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