Anchorage, Alaska vs. Stanford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanford, California is 281.4% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $457,655 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
674% more expensive in Stanford
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Stanford, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  281.4% higher
      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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  771.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower