Brighton, Colorado vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 4.4% cheaper than Brighton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $47,815 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Brighton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Brighton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Brighton, Colorado
Brighton, CO vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Brighton, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  47.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher