Burlington, North Carolina vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 46.1% more expensive than Burlington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $170,932 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Burlington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Burlington, North Carolina
Burlington, NC vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Burlington, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% higher
      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
  28.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  45.1% higher
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher