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


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 105.4% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $123,259 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.4% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

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