Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 13.3% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $96,289 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
32% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Raleigh, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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)
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.5% higher