What is a pro or con of living in Anchorage, Alaskacompared to Jackson, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 272% more expensive in Anchorage.

What salary do I need to live in Anchorage, Alaska copmared to Jackson, Mississippi?

A salary of $50,000 in Jackson, Mississippi should increase to $70,905 in Anchorage, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Jackson, Mississippi vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 41.8% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $70,905 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson, MS vs. Anchorage, AK

Compared to Jackson, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

27.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

148.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.0% higher

Commute

25.1% higher

Health

22.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

29.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Jackson, Mississippi vs. Anchorage, Alaska

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