Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 42.5% more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $32,776 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  49.4% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher