Wasilla, Alaska vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 15.9% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $42,037 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Montrose
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Wasilla, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  36.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower