salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Denver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$2,065
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$2,127
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$102,153
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$616,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
105.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$2,751
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$113
👥 People living there
288,976
718,877
Commute to work
18.8 min
24.9 min
College degree
38.7%
56.5%
Own their home
63.9%
48.8%
Below poverty line
8.9%
11.2%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Denver for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Denver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $39,650 | +52% in Denver |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,720 | $99,040 | +44% in Denver |
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $87,980 | +36% in Denver |
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $137,610 | +32% in Denver |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $63,900 | -32% in Denver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,260 | $127,880 | +26% in Denver |
| Electrician | $82,440 | $63,150 | -23% in Denver |
| Accountant | $82,150 | $100,020 | +22% in Denver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Denver cheaper to live in?
Anchorage and Denver cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Denver to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $60,206 a year gives the same standard of living in Denver.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Denver?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $102,153 in Denver, 9% more in Anchorage.