Anchorage, Alaska vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 20.8% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $112,455 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Anchorage, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% lower
      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
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% lower