Anchorage, Alaska vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 10.1% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $55,043 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Whitefish
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Anchorage, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower