Renton, Washington vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 19.8% cheaper than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,155 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Renton, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.1% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher