Waterloo, Iowa vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 61.1% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $80,556 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Waterloo, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.1% 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
  31.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  255.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  62.7% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.5% higher