Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 18.9% cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $64,850 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch, CO vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Highlands Ranch, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  50.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher