Standish, Maine vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 8.3% more expensive than Standish, Maine.

You would need a salary of $54,155 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Standish, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Standish, Maine
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
33% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Standish, Maine
Standish, ME vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Standish, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  38.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher