Anchorage, Alaska vs. Lewiston, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Maine is 25.8% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $185,560 in Lewiston, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Maine is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Lewiston
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Lewiston, ME
Compared to Anchorage, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower