What is a pro or con of living in Anchorage, Alaskacompared to Springfield, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 58% more expensive in Anchorage.

What salary do I need to live in Anchorage, Alaska copmared to Springfield, Missouri?

A salary of $174,959 in Springfield, Missouri should increase to $248,108 in Anchorage, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Missouri vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 41.8% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $248,108 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, MO vs. Anchorage, AK

Compared to Springfield, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

29.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

144.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.0% higher

Commute

26.0% higher

Health

24.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

30.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Missouri vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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