Helena, Montana vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 16.7% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $81,690 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
72% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Helena, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  72.0% higher
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher