Yakima, Washington vs. Nome, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nome, Alaska is 25.1% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,540 in Nome, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nome, Alaska is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Nome
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Nome, AK
Compared to Yakima, Nome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  92.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  125.7% higher
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  49.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher