Wasilla, Alaska vs. North Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Puyallup, Washington is 0.5% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $49,733 in North Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Puyallup, Washington is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% more expensive in North Puyallup
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. North Puyallup, WA
Compared to Wasilla, North Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.7% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower