Anchorage, Alaska vs. Emeryville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emeryville, California is 22.9% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $92,198 in Emeryville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emeryville, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Emeryville
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Emeryville, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Emeryville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower