El Paso, Texas vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 41.5% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $106,098 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Anchorage
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to El Paso, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.2% higher