What is a pro or con of living in Anchorage, Alaskacompared to South St. Paul, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 28% more expensive in Anchorage.

What salary do I need to live in Anchorage, Alaska copmared to South St. Paul, Minnesota?

A salary of $50,000 in South St. Paul, Minnesota should increase to $62,032 in Anchorage, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTH ST. PAUL vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

South St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 24.1% more expensive than South St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $62,032 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in South St. Paul, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than South St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Anchorage
than in South St. Paul, Minnesota

South St. Paul, MN vs. Anchorage, AK

Compared to South St. Paul, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

23.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

60.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.6% higher

Commute

4.4% higher

Health

67.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.0% higher

Cost of Food

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South St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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South St. Paul, MN vs. Anchorage, AK

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