Anchorage, Alaska vs. Wellesley, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wellesley, Massachusetts is 103.4% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $101,724 in Wellesley, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wellesley, Massachusetts is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
380% more expensive in Wellesley
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Wellesley, MA
Compared to Anchorage, Wellesley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.4% higher
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower