Anchorage, Alaska vs. West Yellowstone, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Yellowstone, Montana is 3.4% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $51,724 in West Yellowstone, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Yellowstone, Montana is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in West Yellowstone
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. West Yellowstone, MT
Compared to Anchorage, West Yellowstone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower