Columbus, Ohio vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 34.3% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $100,694 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Columbus, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  40.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.9% higher