Anchorage, Alaska vs. Las Vegas, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada is 4.3% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $66,983 in Las Vegas, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, Nevada is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% cheaper in Las Vegas
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Las Vegas, NV
Compared to Anchorage, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower