Fargo, North Dakota vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 29.6% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $138,682 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Fargo, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.2% higher