Fort Worth, Texas vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 15.8% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $320,671 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Fort Worth, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  25.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher