What is a pro or con of living in Anchorage, Alaskacompared to Burbank, California?

Median Home Cost is 68% cheaper in Anchorage.

What salary do I need to live in Anchorage, Alaska copmared to Burbank, California?

A salary of $20,000 in Burbank, California could decrease to $12,134 in Anchorage, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BURBANK vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Burbank, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 39.3% cheaper than Burbank, California.

You would need a salary of $12,134 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Burbank, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Burbank, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Burbank, California

Burbank, CA vs. Anchorage, AK

Compared to Burbank, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

60.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.1% higher

Commute

33.6% lower

Health

44.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

18.3% higher

Cost of Food

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