Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Minnesota vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 73.7% more expensive than Madison, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $130,245 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Madison, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Madison, Minnesota
Madison, MN vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Madison, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.7% 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
  31.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  360.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  63.2% higher
  Health
  52.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher

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