Anchorage, Alaska vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 27.2% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $60,461 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Columbia
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Anchorage, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower