Cost of Living in Anchorage
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Anchorage, United States.
Overall, the cost of living in Anchorage is below the New York City baseline (composite index 72 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)54
Groceries index96
Dining out index82
Transport index46
Utilities index80
Median annual salary$64,000
Minimum wage$11.91/hr
State income tax rate0.00%
Est. monthly childcare$1,100
Est. monthly healthcare premium$460
YoY inflation3.0%
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