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ANCHORAGE vs. HOUSTON
Cost of Living Comparison
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Anchorage, Alaska vs. Houston, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Houston, Texas is
17.7%
cheaper
than Anchorage, Alaska.
You would need a salary of
$41,164
in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is
cheaper
than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Houston
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Anchorage, Houston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
17.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
19.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
44.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.7% lower
Commute
13.8% higher
Health
24.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
18.4% lower
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