Ruby, Alaska vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 15.4% more expensive than Ruby, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $86,567 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruby, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Ruby, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Ruby, Alaska
Ruby, AK vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Ruby, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  22.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.5% lower
  Commute
  65.2% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher