Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Waco, Texas


The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 32.0% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $51,016 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Waco
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Waco, TX
Compared to Anchorage, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% lower

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