Pacific Grove, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 42.1% cheaper than Pacific Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $28,971 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacific Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Pacific Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Pacific Grove, California
Pacific Grove, CA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Pacific Grove, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% higher