Yelm, Washington vs. Wrangell, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wrangell, Alaska is 10.2% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,379 in Wrangell, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wrangell, Alaska is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Wrangell
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Wrangell, AK
Compared to Yelm, Wrangell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  46.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.2% higher
  Commute
  51.3% lower
  Health
  46.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher