Anchorage, Alaska vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 5.9% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $75,241 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Plano
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Plano, TX
Compared to Anchorage, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.4% lower