Anchorage, Alaska vs. Williston, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Williston, North Dakota is 18.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $24,388 in Williston, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Williston, North Dakota is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Williston
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Williston, ND
Compared to Anchorage, Williston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower