Anchorage, Alaska vs. Melbourne, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Arkansas is 40.2% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $29,914 in Melbourne, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Arkansas is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Melbourne, AR
Compared to Anchorage, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  27.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% lower