Bellevue, Washington vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 41.9% cheaper than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $145,218 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Bellevue, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.3% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher