Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 39.9% more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,964 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville, NC vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Jacksonville, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  44.5% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher