Cost of living comparison
Maryland is 14.8% more expensive than Alaska.
- Restaurants
-
pay 16.9% less in Maryland
- Groceries
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pay 12.0% less in Maryland
- Transportation
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pay 18.9% more in Maryland
- Housing
-
pay 2.3% less in Maryland
- Childcare
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pay 2.3 times more in Maryland
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 12.0% less in Maryland
- Clothing
-
pay 3.4% less in Maryland
The cost of childcare and transportation in Maryland are more expensive than in Alaska. Expenses including restaurants, groceries, entertainment and sports, clothing, and housing are lower in Maryland. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Maryland.
If you lived in Maryland instead of Alaska, you would:
pay 16.9% less for restaurants
|
Alaska
|
Maryland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$26.50
|
$18.52
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.71
|
$9.32
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.60
|
$2.35
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.03
|
$2.01
|
|
pay 12.0% less for groceries
|
Alaska
|
Maryland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.74
|
$3.64
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.90
|
$6.32
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.55
|
$3.96
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.69
|
$3.43
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.20
|
$4.53
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.35
|
$2.77
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.11
|
$0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.54
|
$2.48
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.93
|
$2.42
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$1.76
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$1.32
|
|
pay 18.9% more for transportation
|
Alaska
|
Maryland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.22
|
$3.38
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$51.67
|
$100.44
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,113.17
|
$27,215.38
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.54
|
$17.66
|
|
pay 2.3% less for housing
|
Alaska
|
Maryland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$122.81
|
$74.60
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,483.44
|
$1,887.47
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,298.81
|
$1,554.10
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$165.96
|
$137.97
|
|
pay 2.3 times more for childcare
|
Alaska
|
Maryland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$943.88
|
$1,794.91
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,350.00
|
$28,176.36
|
|
pay 12.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
Alaska
|
Maryland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.04
|
$5.98
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.94
|
$4.95
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.02
|
$10.40
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$105.42
|
$61.66
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.32
|
$14.62
|
|
pay 3.4% less for clothing
|
Alaska
|
Maryland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$54.68
|
$50.07
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$48.00
|
$39.27
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.93
|
$97.44
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$123.00
|
$125.81
|
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