Junction City, Kansas vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 51.6% more expensive than Junction City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $75,817 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Junction City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Junction City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Junction City, Kansas
Junction City, KS vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Junction City, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% 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
  29.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  60.9% higher
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.2% higher