Anchorage, Alaska vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 19.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $24,078 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
39% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Anchorage, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.2% lower