Fort Kent, Maine vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 48.3% more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine.

You would need a salary of $74,169 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Kent, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent, ME vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Fort Kent, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  65.8% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.9% higher