Riverside, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 13.5% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $25,951 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Riverside, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  43.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher