Cost of Living Calculator - Plains, Montana vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 30.2% more expensive than Plains, Montana.

You would need a salary of $97,643 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Plains, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Plains, Montana
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
162% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Plains, Montana
Plains, MT vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Plains, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% higher
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.5% higher

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