Houma, Louisiana vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 32.3% more expensive than Houma, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $121,688 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Houma, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Houma, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Houma, Louisiana
Houma, LA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Houma, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.5% higher