Traverse City, Michigan vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 19.7% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $59,856 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
59% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Traverse City, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  52.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher