Skowhegan, Maine vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 49.7% more expensive than Skowhegan, Maine.

You would need a salary of $112,258 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Skowhegan, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Skowhegan, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Skowhegan, Maine
Skowhegan, ME vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Skowhegan, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.4% higher