Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Madrid, Iowa


The cost of living in Madrid, Iowa is 28.2% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $53,875 in Madrid, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madrid, Iowa is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Madrid
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Madrid, IA
Compared to Anchorage, Madrid is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower

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