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AUSTIN vs. ANCHORAGE
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Austin, Texas vs. Anchorage, Alaska
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is
10.4%
cheaper
than Austin, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$224,097
in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is
cheaper
than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Austin, Anchorage is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
10.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
26.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
9.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.1% higher
Commute
4.8% lower
Health
23.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
22.6% higher
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