Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Arkansas City, Kansas


The cost of living in Arkansas City, Kansas is 43.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $84,833 in Arkansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arkansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Arkansas City
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Arkansas City, KS
Compared to Anchorage, Arkansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% lower
      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
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% lower

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