Cost of Living Calculator - Wasilla, Alaska vs Richmond, California


The cost of living in Richmond, California is 39.9% more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $69,973 in Richmond, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, California is more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Richmond
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs Richmond, CA
Compared to Wasilla, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% higher
      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
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

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