What is a pro or con of living in Alta Sierra (Nevada County), Californiacompared to Anchorage, Alaska?

Median Home Cost is 48% more expensive in Alta Sierra (Nevada County).

What salary do I need to live in Alta Sierra (Nevada County), California copmared to Anchorage, Alaska?

A salary of $75,000 in Anchorage, Alaska should increase to $85,409 in Alta Sierra (Nevada County), California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ANCHORAGE vs. ALTA SIERRA (NEVADA COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

Anchorage, Alaska vs. Alta Sierra (Nevada County), California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alta Sierra (Nevada County), California is 13.9% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $85,409 in Alta Sierra (Nevada County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alta Sierra (Nevada County), California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Alta Sierra (Nevada County)
than in Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, AK vs. Alta Sierra (Nevada County), CA

Compared to Anchorage, Alta Sierra (Nevada County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

22.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.7% lower

Commute

6.7% lower

Health

3.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Anchorage, Alaska vs. Alta Sierra (Nevada County), California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Anchorage, AK vs. Alta Sierra (Nevada County), CA

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