Decatur, Georgia vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 13.9% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $31,906 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Decatur, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher