Anchorage, Alaska vs. Ely, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ely, Minnesota is 28.1% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $53,922 in Ely, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ely, Minnesota is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Ely
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Ely, MN
Compared to Anchorage, Ely is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower