Milpitas, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 46.4% cheaper than Milpitas, California.

You would need a salary of $26,802 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Milpitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Milpitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Milpitas, California
Milpitas, CA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Milpitas, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.4% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher