Should you visit Cleveland or Anchorage?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cleveland or Anchorage, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Cleveland
Located on the shores of Lake Erie of the Great Lakes, Cleveland is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. As a culturally diverse and thriving metropolitan area, the city is host to a vast range of sights and activities, such as world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and golf courses as well as plenty of dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities.
Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, is in the south-central part of the state on the Cook Inlet. It's known for its cultural sites and also as a gateway to nearby wilderness areas and mountains. From the sparkling waters of Cook Inlet to the tallest peaks of the Chugach Mountains, Anchorage encompasses incredible adventures and metropolitan appeals that are larger than life. With 1,500 moose, incredible national parks nearby and 60 glaciers a short drive away, it's a dream destination in Alaska.
Which city is cheaper, Anchorage or Cleveland?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cleveland is $106, while the average daily cost in Anchorage is $153. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Cleveland and Anchorage in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Cleveland can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $60, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $120.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Anchorage is $186. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Cleveland cost around $29 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $12.
In Anchorage travelers spend around $40 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Cleveland $29
Anchorage $40
Typical Food prices in Cleveland
For Cleveland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee
$1.79
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Sandwich
$9.75
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Large Pizza
$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cleveland
For Cleveland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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West Side Market Food Tour:
$47
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Tremont Neighborhood Food Tour:
$65
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Ohio City Food Tour:
$70
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Little Italy Neighborhood Food Tour:
$73
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Tremont Guided Food Tour with Tasting:
$246
Typical Food prices in Anchorage
Some typical examples of dining costs in Anchorage are as follows:
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Bread
$4.25
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Breakfast for Two
$17
Local Transportation
To get around in Cleveland, the average visitor spends $15 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
The cost of a taxi ride in Anchorage is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $22 per person, per day, on local transportation in Anchorage.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cleveland
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cleveland are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cleveland
Also for Cleveland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Departure Transfer to Cleveland Airport (CLE):
$62
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Private Arrival Transfer from Cleveland Airprot (CLE):
$62
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Cleveland to Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) - Departure Private Transfer:
$78
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Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) to Cleveland - Arrival Private Transfer:
$78
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Cleveland Airport-Hotel Ground Transfer - One Way:
$106
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CLE Airport Transfer to Downtown Cleveland:
$116
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Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) to Cleveland - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$157
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Cleveland Airport - Executive Sedan/SUV Airport/Hotel Round Trip Transfer:
$261
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Anchorage
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Anchorage:
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Private Transfer: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Anchorage:
$622
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Private Transfer: Seward Cruise Port to Anchorage Airport (ANC):
$292
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Private Transfer: Anchorage to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC):
$622
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Private Transfer Anchorage Airport ANC to Seward Cruise Port:
$292
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Private Transfer Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Whittier Cruise Port:
$209
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Private Departure Transfer - to Anchorage Airport (ANC):
$54
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Private Arrival Transfer from Anchorage Airport ANC:
$54
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Anchorage accommodation to Anchorage Airport (ANC) - Departure Private Transfer:
$34
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Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Seward Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$771
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Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Seward Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer:
$386
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Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Anchorage accommodation - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$67
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Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Anchorage accommodation - Arrival Private Transfer:
$34
Is it cheaper to fly into Cleveland or Anchorage?
Prices for flights to both Anchorage and Cleveland change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
In Cleveland, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $32 per person, per day.
Entertainment and activities in Anchorage typically cost an average of $24 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Cleveland
For Cleveland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Virtual Tour of the Lake Erie Shoreline via Coastal Trail:
$10
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Cleveland History Center General Admission Entry Ticket:
$12
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Skip the Line: GRAMMY Museum Mississippi General Admission Ticket:
$14
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Downtown Cleveland Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour:
$24
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The Original Cleveland Brew Tour:
$108
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Casual Wine transportation tour:
$225
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Private City Tour:
$250
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60's Throwback Shopping Tour:
$375
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The best of Cleveland walking tour:
$498
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Romantic tour in Cleveland:
$498
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Stradbroke Island Adventure:
$672
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Private Wine Full Day Tour from Atlanta City by Luxury Vehicle:
$987
Typical Entertainment prices in Anchorage
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Anchorage are as follows:
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1 Day Bike Rental
$33
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1/2 Day Rafting Trip
$105
Tours and Activities in Anchorage
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Anchorage are as follows:
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2 Hour eBike Adventure along Tony Knowles, Chester Creek Trails and Cook Inlet:
$120
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30 Minute Flightseeing Tour from Girdwood:
$326
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9 Day Alaska Wildlife Tour w. Bear+Whale Viewing, 2 Nat'l Parks, Boutique Hotels:
$5,985
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Alaska 7-Day Brown Bears and Denali Adventure from Anchorage:
$5,899
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Alaska Crafted Tour and Railroad Adventure:
$339
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Alaska Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing - 60 mins:
$390
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Alaska Helicopter and Glacier Dogsled Tour:
$527
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Alaska Native Historic Cultural City Tour of Anchorage:
$59
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Alaska Wildlife Day Tour with Free Hotel Pickup:
$105
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Alaska Wildlife Tour:
$99
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Alaska: 7-Day Brown Bear and Denali National Park Adventure:
$5,899
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Alyeska Tram - A Self-Guided Tour:
$99
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Cleveland spend on average $36 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
The average person spends about $16 on alcoholic beverages in Anchorage per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typical Alcohol prices in Cleveland
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Cleveland are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Cleveland
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cleveland:
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Cleveland Bar Hunt: Cleveland Climax Bar Crawl:
$12
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Brewery Tour with Tastings:
$81
Sample the Local Flavors in Anchorage
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Anchorage:
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Half-Day Anchorage Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings:
$115
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Anchorage Bike and Brewery Tour:
$219
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Alaska Brewery and Railroad Experience from Anchorage:
$349
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cleveland and Anchorage, we can see that Anchorage is more expensive. And not only is Cleveland much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cleveland would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cleveland and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Anchorage would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Anchorage than you might in Cleveland.
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