Cost of Living Calculator - Cottonwood, Idaho vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 35.5% more expensive than Cottonwood, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $67,757 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottonwood, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Cottonwood, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Cottonwood, Idaho
Cottonwood, ID vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Cottonwood, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.1% higher
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.8% higher

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