Cost of Living Calculator - Whittier, Alaska vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 82.5% more expensive than Whittier, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $91,273 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Whittier, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
466% more expensive in Washington
than in Whittier, Alaska
Whittier, AK vs Washington, DC
Compared to Whittier, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.5% higher
      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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  671.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  111.1% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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