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


The cost of living in Compton, California is 17.6% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $88,205 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Compton
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Compton, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  53.8% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower

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