Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Fort Lewis, Washington


The cost of living in Fort Lewis, Washington is 14.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $64,009 in Fort Lewis, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lewis, Washington is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
29% cheaper in Fort Lewis
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Fort Lewis, WA
Compared to Anchorage, Fort Lewis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.6% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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