Anchorage, Alaska vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 6.6% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $60,685 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
34% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Anchorage, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  34.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% lower