Wasilla, Alaska vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 3.2% more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $185,765 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Wasilla, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher