What is a pro or con of living in Anchorage, Alaskacompared to Bayfield, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 30% more expensive in Anchorage.

What salary do I need to live in Anchorage, Alaska copmared to Bayfield, Wisconsin?

A salary of $50,000 in Bayfield, Wisconsin should increase to $62,567 in Anchorage, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BAYFIELD vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bayfield, Wisconsin vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 25.1% more expensive than Bayfield, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $62,567 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bayfield, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Bayfield, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Bayfield, Wisconsin

Bayfield, WI vs. Anchorage, AK

Compared to Bayfield, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

24.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

153.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.3% higher

Commute

26.3% higher

Health

15.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

25.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Bayfield, Wisconsin vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bayfield, WI vs. Anchorage, AK

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