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BUFFALO vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Buffalo, New York vs. Anchorage, Alaska
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is
31.1%
more expensive
than Buffalo, New York.
You would need a salary of
$124,520
in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is
more expensive
than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Buffalo, Anchorage is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
31.1% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
24.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
291.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.9% higher
Commute
2.1% higher
Health
19.2% higher
Taxes
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Personal
34.5% higher
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