Anchorage, Alaska vs. Willmar, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Willmar, Minnesota is 33.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $119,793 in Willmar, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Willmar, Minnesota is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Willmar
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Willmar, MN
Compared to Anchorage, Willmar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  43.2% lower
  Health
  34.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower