Carbondale, Colorado vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 27.2% cheaper than Carbondale, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $36,386 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Carbondale, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Carbondale, Colorado
Carbondale, CO vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Carbondale, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  54.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher