Wasilla, Alaska vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 14.9% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $42,571 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Tucson
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Wasilla, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  32.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower