Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Challis, Idaho


The cost of living in Challis, Idaho is 27.9% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $54,054 in Challis, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Challis, Idaho is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Challis
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Challis, ID
Compared to Anchorage, Challis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  24.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% lower

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