Anchorage, Alaska vs. Petoskey, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petoskey, Michigan is 19.2% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $60,582 in Petoskey, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petoskey, Michigan is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
41% cheaper in Petoskey
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Petoskey, MI
Compared to Anchorage, Petoskey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  32.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower