Anchorage, Alaska vs. Twin Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Twin Falls, Idaho is 21.5% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $9,424 in Twin Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Twin Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Twin Falls
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Twin Falls, ID
Compared to Anchorage, Twin Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% lower