Minot, North Dakota vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 36.6% more expensive than Minot, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $68,316 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Minot, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Minot, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Minot, North Dakota
Minot, ND vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Minot, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  46.7% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher