Anchorage, Alaska vs. Eugene, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eugene, Oregon is 7.5% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $693,750 in Eugene, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eugene, Oregon is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
23% cheaper in Eugene
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Eugene, OR
Compared to Anchorage, Eugene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% lower