Anchorage, Alaska vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 10.6% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $80,457 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
34% cheaper in Tampa
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Anchorage, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% lower