Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 46.5% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $175,758 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  28.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  52.0% higher
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.1% higher