Great Falls, Montana vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 32.7% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $27,872 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Great Falls, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  41.9% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% higher