Mesa, Arizona vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 7.0% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $36,384 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Mesa, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% higher