Durham, North Carolina vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 19.0% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,487 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
44% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Durham, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  28.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.4% higher