Anchorage, Alaska vs. Picayune, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Picayune, Mississippi is 33.2% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $33,405 in Picayune, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Picayune, Mississippi is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Picayune
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Picayune, MS
Compared to Anchorage, Picayune is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% lower