Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 24.7% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62,366 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Allentown, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher