Hadley, Massachusetts vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 4.6% more expensive than Hadley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,299 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Hadley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Hadley, Massachusetts
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
40% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Hadley, Massachusetts
Hadley, MA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Hadley, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  40.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher