Watertown, New York vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 51.8% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $113,874 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Watertown, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  58.2% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.0% higher