Cheyenne, Wyoming vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 16.5% more expensive than Cheyenne, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $58,233 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Cheyenne, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Cheyenne, Wyoming
Cheyenne, WY vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Cheyenne, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  25.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.6% higher