Edgewood, Kentucky vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 19.5% more expensive than Edgewood, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $119,464 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Edgewood, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Edgewood, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Edgewood, Kentucky
Edgewood, KY vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Edgewood, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.1% higher