Anchorage, Alaska vs. Lewiston, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Idaho is 19.1% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $60,711 in Lewiston, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Idaho is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Lewiston
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Lewiston, ID
Compared to Anchorage, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% lower