Cost of Living Calculator - Newton, Iowa vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 55.9% more expensive than Newton, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $233,871 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Newton, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Newton, Iowa
Newton, IA vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Newton, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.9% 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
  29.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  53.8% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.2% higher

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