Wasilla, Alaska vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 6.3% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $46,842 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% cheaper in Homer
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Wasilla, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher