Anchorage, Alaska vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 13.8% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $43,103 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in United States
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Boise, ID
Compared to Anchorage, Boise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower