The Colony, Texas vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 13.4% more expensive than The Colony, Texas.

You would need a salary of $107,722 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in The Colony, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than The Colony, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% more expensive in Anchorage
than in The Colony, Texas
The Colony, TX vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to The Colony, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.5% higher