Anchorage, Alaska vs. Vail, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vail, Colorado is 60.9% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $80,431 in Vail, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vail, Colorado is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
344% more expensive in Vail
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Vail, CO
Compared to Anchorage, Vail is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.9% higher
      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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  34.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower