Queens, New York vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 31.1% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $34,462 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Queens, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% lower
  Commute
  44.5% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher