Anchorage, Alaska vs. Big Spring, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Spring, Texas is 35.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $86,819 in Big Spring, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Spring, Texas is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Big Spring
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Big Spring, TX
Compared to Anchorage, Big Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% lower