Iowa City, Iowa vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 33.0% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $86,468 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Iowa City, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  52.7% higher
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher