What is a pro or con of living in Anchorage, Alaskacompared to Houghton, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 99% more expensive in Anchorage.

What salary do I need to live in Anchorage, Alaska copmared to Houghton, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Houghton, Michigan should increase to $67,520 in Anchorage, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HOUGHTON vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Houghton, Michigan vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 35.0% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $67,520 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Houghton, Michigan

Houghton, MI vs. Anchorage, AK

Compared to Houghton, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

30.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

107.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.8% lower

Commute

34.1% higher

Health

3.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

32.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Houghton, Michigan vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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Houghton, MI vs. Anchorage, AK

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