West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 28.3% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $64,159 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Anchorage
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to West Lafayette, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  48.4% higher
  Health
  36.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.2% higher