Dayton, Ohio vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 63.2% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $176,203 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Dayton, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.2% 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
  31.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  560.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  38.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher