Anchorage, Alaska vs. Madison, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Mississippi is 14.6% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $42,716 in Madison, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Mississippi is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% cheaper in Madison
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Madison, MS
Compared to Anchorage, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower