What is a pro or con of living in Anchorage, Alaskacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 46% cheaper in Anchorage.

What salary do I need to live in Anchorage, Alaska copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $89,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $68,552 in Anchorage, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 23.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $68,552 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Anchorage, AK

Compared to Washington, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

40.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.0% higher

Commute

22.7% lower

Health

31.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Anchorage, AK

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