Wasilla, Alaska vs. Nikiski, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nikiski, Alaska is 9.6% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $180,783 in Nikiski, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nikiski, Alaska is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Nikiski
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Nikiski, AK
Compared to Wasilla, Nikiski is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher