Visalia, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 13.4% more expensive than Visalia, California.

You would need a salary of $88,446 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Visalia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Visalia, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
37% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Visalia, California
Visalia, CA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Visalia, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.6% higher