Anchorage, Alaska vs. Meadow Lakes, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meadow Lakes, Alaska is 4.6% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $47,716 in Meadow Lakes, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meadow Lakes, Alaska is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Meadow Lakes
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Meadow Lakes, AK
Compared to Anchorage, Meadow Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower