Anchorage, Alaska vs. Howard City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Howard City, Michigan is 22.9% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $38,534 in Howard City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Howard City, Michigan is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Howard City
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Howard City, MI
Compared to Anchorage, Howard City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  34.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% lower