Forks, Washington vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 28.9% more expensive than Forks, Washington.

You would need a salary of $45,111 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Forks, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Forks, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Forks, Washington
Forks, WA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Forks, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.5% higher
  Commute
  31.6% higher
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.8% higher