Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Waukesha, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 13.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $60,405 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Waukesha
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Waukesha, WI
Compared to Anchorage, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower

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