Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 41.5% more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,563 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville, NC vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Fayetteville, 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
  30.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  222.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  35.7% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher