Anchorage, Alaska vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 18.5% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $19,552 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
35% cheaper in Montrose
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Anchorage, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  35.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% lower