Anchorage, Alaska vs. Napa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Napa, California is 38.1% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $193,345 in Napa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Napa, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Napa
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Napa, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Napa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower