Anchorage, Alaska vs. Elk River, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk River, Idaho is 32.3% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $33,836 in Elk River, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk River, Idaho is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Elk River
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Elk River, ID
Compared to Anchorage, Elk River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% lower