Rochester, Minnesota vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 25.4% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $188,108 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Rochester, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% higher