Anchorage, Alaska vs. Prescott Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prescott Valley, Arizona is 6.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $37,448 in Prescott Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prescott Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Prescott Valley
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Prescott Valley, AZ
Compared to Anchorage, Prescott Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% lower