Anchorage, Alaska vs. Summerville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Summerville, South Carolina is 14.3% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $102,828 in Summerville, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Summerville, South Carolina is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Summerville
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Summerville, SC
Compared to Anchorage, Summerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower