Poteau, Oklahoma vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 49.5% more expensive than Poteau, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $58,299 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Poteau, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Poteau, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Poteau, Oklahoma
Poteau, OK vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Poteau, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  340.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.3% higher