Hanson, Massachusetts vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 10.2% cheaper than Hanson, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,892 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanson, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Hanson, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Hanson, Massachusetts
Hanson, MA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Hanson, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  41.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher