Anchorage, Alaska vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 32.2% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $178,526 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Boston
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Anchorage, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
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  Personal
  4.9% higher
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