Anchorage, Alaska vs. Spirit Lake, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spirit Lake, Idaho is 0.9% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $148,707 in Spirit Lake, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spirit Lake, Idaho is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Spirit Lake
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Spirit Lake, ID
Compared to Anchorage, Spirit Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower