Anchorage, Alaska vs. Plainview, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainview, Texas is 40.9% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $35,431 in Plainview, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainview, Texas is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Plainview
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Plainview, TX
Compared to Anchorage, Plainview is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% lower