Iowa Colony, Texas vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 2.6% more expensive than Iowa Colony, Texas.

You would need a salary of $169,231 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa Colony, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Iowa Colony, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Iowa Colony, Texas
Iowa Colony, TX vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Iowa Colony, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.1% higher