Anchorage, Alaska vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 33.2% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $28,728 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Memphis
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Anchorage, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.4% lower