Alpena, Michigan vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 62.7% more expensive than Alpena, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $81,346 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpena, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Alpena, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Alpena, Michigan
Alpena, MI vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Alpena, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.7% 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
  36.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  286.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  38.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.7% higher