Ely, Minnesota vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 39.1% more expensive than Ely, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $69,544 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ely, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Ely, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Ely, Minnesota
Ely, MN vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Ely, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  29.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  45.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% higher