Bellingham, Washington vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 5.8% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $75,325 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Bellingham, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.1% higher
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher