Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 37.8% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $158,432 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Appleton, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  29.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher