Anchorage, Alaska vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 51.9% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $227,845 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  58.0% higher
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower