Wasilla, Alaska vs. Valdez, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valdez, Alaska is 6.3% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $46,842 in Valdez, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdez, Alaska is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Valdez
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Valdez, AK
Compared to Wasilla, Valdez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher