Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, Wyoming vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 14.5% more expensive than Buffalo, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $85,884 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Buffalo, Wyoming
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
58% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Buffalo, Wyoming
Buffalo, WY vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Buffalo, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.