Sun City, Arizona vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 18.7% more expensive than Sun City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $28,495 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Sun City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Sun City, Arizona
Sun City, AZ vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Sun City, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  27.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% higher