Anchorage, Alaska vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 10.2% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $116,783 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Denver
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Anchorage, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  33.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower