Anchorage, Alaska vs. New River, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New River, Arizona is 18.4% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $59,181 in New River, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New River, Arizona is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in New River
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. New River, AZ
Compared to Anchorage, New River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower