Anchorage, Alaska vs. West Plains, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Plains, Missouri is 37.5% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $31,250 in West Plains, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Plains, Missouri is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in West Plains
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. West Plains, MO
Compared to Anchorage, West Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.5% lower