Cost of Living Calculator - Wasilla, Alaska vs Benson, Arizona


The cost of living in Benson, Arizona is 24.3% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $87,069 in Benson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benson, Arizona is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Benson
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs Benson, AZ
Compared to Wasilla, Benson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower

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