Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 26.5% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $63,250 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Baton Rouge, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  28.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.7% higher