Phoenix, Arizona vs. Alaska, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alaska, Minnesota is 28.3% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $35,833 in Alaska, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alaska, Minnesota is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Alaska
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Alaska, MN
Compared to Phoenix, Alaska is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% lower
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower