Essex Junction, Vermont vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 2.2% cheaper than Essex Junction, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $146,712 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Essex Junction, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Essex Junction, Vermont
Essex Junction, VT vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Essex Junction, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher