Pahrump, Nevada vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 21.0% more expensive than Pahrump, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $62,899 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Pahrump, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Pahrump, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Pahrump, Nevada
Pahrump, NV vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Pahrump, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  43.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.2% higher