Standish, Michigan vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 63.6% more expensive than Standish, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $81,805 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Standish, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Standish, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Standish, Michigan
Standish, MI vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Standish, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.6% 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
  35.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  403.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  41.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.1% higher