Wasilla, Alaska vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 5.0% more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $52,491 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Wasilla, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.2% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower