Westfield, Massachusetts vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 17.4% more expensive than Westfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $46,964 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Westfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Westfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Westfield, Massachusetts
Westfield, MA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Westfield, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  37.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% higher