Anchorage
USA
Updated on August 05, 2025
Overview
Alaska's largest city with approximately 283,000 residents, representing 40% of the state's population. Economic and cultural center of Alaska, known for its unique urban wildlife including 1,500 resident moose, black and brown bears, and eagles. Features Alaska's largest airport and the fourth busiest air cargo hub globally.
Average cost of living€2,341.20
Quality of Life70/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€644.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,288.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,012.00
3-bed flat (center)€2,208.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,656.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€184.00
Internet€55.20
Mobile plan€32.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€1.72
Monthly pass€46.00
Taxi start€3.22
Gasoline (1 l)€0.86
Leisure
Cinema ticket€11.04
Fitness club€27.60
Education
Preschool (month)€920.00
Intl. primary (year)€11,040.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€2,760.00
sqm outside center€2,208.00
Advantages
- ✓ Main economic center of Alaska with high average income
- ✓ Unique urban wildlife including moose, bears, and eagles
- ✓ Important transportation hub with international connections
- ✓ Rich cultural offerings including Alaska Native Heritage Center
- ✓ Spectacular landscapes between mountains and water
- ✓ Low poverty rate (9.27%)
Disadvantages
- × Declining population (-0.56% annually)
- × Remote location with limited land access
- × Long, dark winters
- × High cost of living due to isolation
- × Subarctic climate with extreme temperatures