Anchorage, Alaska vs. Bennington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bennington, Vermont is 27.3% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $36,336 in Bennington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bennington, Vermont is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Bennington
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Bennington, VT
Compared to Anchorage, Bennington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower