Anchorage, Alaska vs. Norwalk, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norwalk, Iowa is 20.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $39,655 in Norwalk, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norwalk, Iowa is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Norwalk
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Norwalk, IA
Compared to Anchorage, Norwalk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower