Wasilla, Alaska vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 14.1% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $42,927 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Albany
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Wasilla, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower