Anchorage, Alaska vs. Pocatello, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pocatello, Idaho is 25.6% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $69,189 in Pocatello, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pocatello, Idaho is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Pocatello
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Pocatello, ID
Compared to Anchorage, Pocatello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% lower