Anchorage, Alaska vs. Rock Springs, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Springs, Wyoming is 19.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $137,026 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Springs, Wyoming is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Rock Springs
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Rock Springs, WY
Compared to Anchorage, Rock Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower