Anchorage, Alaska vs. Essex, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, Vermont is 4.6% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $47,716 in Essex, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Vermont is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
16% cheaper in Essex
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Essex, VT
Compared to Anchorage, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower