Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
9% cheaper
Frisco is 9% more affordable than Anchorage. A $75,000 salary in Anchorage is equivalent to $67,913 in Frisco.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Anchorage has a housing index of 142 while Frisco sits at 142 (national average = 100). The median home in Anchorage costs $340,000 compared to $500,000 in Frisco, a difference of $160,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Anchorage versus $1,900 in Frisco.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Anchorage scores 120 while Frisco scores 99.
Healthcare costs in Anchorage (128) are higher than Frisco (100).
Median household income in Anchorage is $72,515 compared to $126,048 in Frisco. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Frisco.
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