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ANCHORAGE vs. PHILADELPHIA
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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
$67,888
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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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
16.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
54.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.4% lower
Commute
35.7% higher
Health
18.6% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
8.8% lower
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