What is a pro or con of living in Anchorage, Alaskacompared to Muskegon, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 126% more expensive in Anchorage.

What salary do I need to live in Anchorage, Alaska copmared to Muskegon, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Muskegon, Michigan should increase to $74,264 in Anchorage, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MUSKEGON vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Muskegon, Michigan vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 48.5% more expensive than Muskegon, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $74,264 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Muskegon, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Muskegon, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Muskegon, Michigan

Muskegon, MI vs. Anchorage, AK

Compared to Muskegon, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

48.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

32.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

316.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.3% higher

Commute

10.3% higher

Health

50.5% higher

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Personal

30.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Muskegon, Michigan vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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