Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 36.6% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $88,810 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Indianapolis, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  30.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher