Lakewood, Colorado vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 10.7% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $53,580 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Lakewood, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% lower
      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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  50.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher