Jamestown, New York vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 73.1% more expensive than Jamestown, New York.

You would need a salary of $86,567 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Jamestown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Jamestown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Jamestown, New York
Jamestown, NY vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Jamestown, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.1% 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
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  512.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.6% higher