Cost of Living Calculator - Acton, California vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 31.1% cheaper than Acton, California.

You would need a salary of $34,462 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Acton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Acton, California
Acton, CA vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Acton, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  44.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher

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