Paw Paw, Michigan vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 31.7% more expensive than Paw Paw, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $65,834 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Paw Paw, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Paw Paw, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Paw Paw, Michigan
Paw Paw, MI vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Paw Paw, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  30.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  39.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.9% higher