Wasilla, Alaska vs. Ypsilanti, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ypsilanti, Michigan is 14.9% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $72,295 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ypsilanti, Michigan is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Ypsilanti
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Ypsilanti, MI
Compared to Wasilla, Ypsilanti 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
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  36.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower