Smithtown, New York vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 17.4% cheaper than Smithtown, New York.

You would need a salary of $41,311 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithtown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Smithtown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Smithtown, New York
Smithtown, NY vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Smithtown, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher