Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, District of Columbia vs Prudhoe Bay, Alaska


The cost of living in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska is 30.2% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $52,341 in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Prudhoe Bay
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs Prudhoe Bay, AK
Compared to Washington, Prudhoe Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  57.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.9% higher

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