Anchorage, Alaska vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 23.4% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $61,681 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Highlands Ranch
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Highlands Ranch, CO
Compared to Anchorage, Highlands Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% higher
      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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  33.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower