Boulder, Colorado vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 30.8% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $71,289 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Boulder, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  46.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher