Anchorage, Alaska vs. Stanford, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanford, Montana is 32.3% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $33,836 in Stanford, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, Montana is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Stanford
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Stanford, MT
Compared to Anchorage, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower