Bethesda, Maryland vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 38.2% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $49,414 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Bethesda, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  44.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% higher