West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 9.6% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $67,820 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Wasilla
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to West Chester, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher