Joplin, Missouri vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 55.5% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $77,748 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Joplin, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  29.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  42.5% higher
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  43.6% higher