Richland, Washington vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 15.8% more expensive than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $208,383 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Richland, Washington
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
44% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Richland, Washington
Richland, WA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Richland, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.5% higher
  Commute
  31.2% higher
  Health
  45.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.8% higher