Wasilla, Alaska vs. Sandy, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandy, Utah is 14.1% more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $85,609 in Sandy, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandy, Utah is more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Sandy
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Sandy, UT
Compared to Wasilla, Sandy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower