Montrose, Colorado vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 22.8% more expensive than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $31,915 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Montrose, Colorado
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
55% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Montrose, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  55.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.7% higher