Anchorage, Alaska vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 17.5% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $53,625 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Tucson
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Anchorage, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  31.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower