Cost of Living Calculator - Houlton, Maine vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 61.3% more expensive than Houlton, Maine.

You would need a salary of $121,003 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Houlton, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Houlton, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Houlton, Maine
Houlton, ME vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Houlton, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  289.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  59.2% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.8% higher

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