Salary Comparison
Dentists: Rochester vs Anchorage
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Rochester, MN
$167,627/yr
Anchorage, AK
$233,910/yr
Our recommendation: Anchorage, AK
Anchorage offers $3,710 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Rochester
Anchorage
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$167,627
$233,910
$66,283
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,197
$14,230
$4,033
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
89
101
-12 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,402
$2,725
$323
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,450
$100
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,795
$11,505
$3,710
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.25×
5.22×
-0.97×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Rochester — Full Details
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.