Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Austin, Minnesota


The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 37.2% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $68,505 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Austin
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Austin, MN
Compared to Anchorage, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower

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