Yakima, Washington vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 24.9% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,433 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Yakima, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.9% higher
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  44.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.3% higher