Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 22.8% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $61,376 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Bismarck, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% higher