Anchorage, Alaska vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 15.9% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $67,241 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
30% cheaper in Durham
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Anchorage, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% lower