Wasilla, Alaska vs. Polson, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Polson, Montana is 11.4% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $44,306 in Polson, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Polson, Montana is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in Polson
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Polson, MT
Compared to Wasilla, Polson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower