Beltsville, Maryland vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 6.2% cheaper than Beltsville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $82,325 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Beltsville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Beltsville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Beltsville, Maryland
Beltsville, MD vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Beltsville, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  43.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher