Anchorage, Alaska vs. Grand Prairie, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Prairie, Texas is 12.8% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $43,578 in Grand Prairie, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Prairie, Texas is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Grand Prairie
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Grand Prairie, TX
Compared to Anchorage, Grand Prairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower