Anchorage, Alaska vs. Presque Isle, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Presque Isle, Maine is 33.5% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $33,233 in Presque Isle, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Presque Isle, Maine is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Presque Isle
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Presque Isle, ME
Compared to Anchorage, Presque Isle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower