Charles City, Iowa vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 64.3% more expensive than Charles City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $82,153 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Charles City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Charles City, Iowa
Charles City, IA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Charles City, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.3% 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
  30.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  277.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  67.1% higher
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.1% higher