2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Kingsport, TN vs Anchor Point, AK

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Is it cheaper to live in Anchor Point or is it cheaper to live in Kingsport?
- Anchor Point is 28.3% more expensive than Kingsport.

Which city has more affordable housing, Anchor Point or Kingsport?
- Anchor Point housing costs are 22.1% more expensive than Kingsport housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Kingsport or is Health Care more affordable in Anchor Point.
- Health related expenses are 33.4% more in Anchor Point.
 Kingsport, TNAnchor Point, AKUnited States
 Overall  Unlock101.6100
 Food & Groceries95.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock129.9100
 Housing53.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$226,700$338,100
 Utilities92  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock87.3100
 Miscellaneous102.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Kingsport    22 Reviews

I retired and decided not to have Calif swallow up my retirement money. I like it here, but then, I have friends here. There are some lovely areas along Orebank Road and  More

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Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in Kingsport over 22 years. Beauty abounds around Kingsport, but it is an industrial town with all the odors and pollution that accompany such a town. This  More

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shary · 

When is the last time Kingsport got 9" of snow? This is ridiculous. The last time they did get a decent snowfall they didn't even get 9" and it was record setting so  More

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