Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Red Oak, Iowa


The cost of living in Red Oak, Iowa is 41.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $17,586 in Red Oak, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Red Oak, Iowa is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Red Oak
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Red Oak, IA
Compared to Anchorage, Red Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% lower

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