Goodnews Bay, Alaska vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 8.9% more expensive than Goodnews Bay, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $103,474 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Goodnews Bay, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Goodnews Bay, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Goodnews Bay, Alaska
Goodnews Bay, AK vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Goodnews Bay, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.6% lower
  Commute
  48.2% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher