Mountain View, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 58.4% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $62,410 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Mountain View, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher