Anchorage, Alaska vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 22.6% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $51,867 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Anchorage, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% lower