Wasilla, Alaska vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 8.5% more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $113,968 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Wasilla, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower