Anchorage, Alaska vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 28.6% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $71,379 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Anchorage, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower