Anchorage, Alaska vs. Bloomington, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Minnesota is 9.3% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $136,034 in Bloomington, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Minnesota is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Bloomington, MN
Compared to Anchorage, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  39.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower