Westminster, Colorado vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 7.6% cheaper than Westminster, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $46,178 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Westminster, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Westminster, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Westminster, Colorado
Westminster, CO vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Westminster, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% lower
      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
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  47.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher