Bloomington, Indiana vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 31.2% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $65,611 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Bloomington, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% higher
      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
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  49.6% higher
  Health
  30.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% higher