Laramie, Wyoming vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 25.0% more expensive than Laramie, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $125,000 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Laramie, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Laramie, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Laramie, Wyoming
Laramie, WY vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Laramie, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  60.9% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.7% higher