Anchorage, Alaska vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 9.5% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $171,983 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Anchorage, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  35.7% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
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  Personal
  8.8% lower
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