Wasilla, Alaska vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 9.6% more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $98,648 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Wasilla, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.6% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower