What is a pro or con of living in Anchorage, Alaskacompared to Ashland, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 129% more expensive in Anchorage.

What salary do I need to live in Anchorage, Alaska copmared to Ashland, Wisconsin?

A salary of $75,000 in Ashland, Wisconsin should increase to $118,690 in Anchorage, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ASHLAND vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Ashland, Wisconsin vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 58.3% more expensive than Ashland, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $118,690 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Ashland, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Ashland, Wisconsin

Ashland, WI vs. Anchorage, AK

Compared to Ashland, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

58.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

28.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

224.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% higher

Commute

58.5% higher

Health

17.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

29.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Ashland, Wisconsin vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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