Watertown, Wisconsin vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 32.4% more expensive than Watertown, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $66,210 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Watertown, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Watertown, Wisconsin
Watertown, WI vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Watertown, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  28.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% higher