Los Angeles, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 34.2% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $32,917 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Los Angeles, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% lower
      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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  39.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher