Anchorage, Alaska vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 12.9% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $43,534 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Dallas
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Anchorage, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower