Hays, Kansas vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 42.5% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $71,253 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Hays, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  78.8% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
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  Personal
  23.6% higher
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