Jamestown, North Dakota vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 45.2% more expensive than Jamestown, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $72,591 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Jamestown, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Jamestown, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Jamestown, North Dakota
Jamestown, ND vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Jamestown, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  64.5% higher
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher