Anchorage, Alaska vs. Avondale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Avondale, Arizona is 10.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $26,871 in Avondale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Avondale, Arizona is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
30% cheaper in Avondale
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Avondale, AZ
Compared to Anchorage, Avondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% lower
      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
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower