Anchorage, Alaska vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 21.7% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $63,297 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Anchorage, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  52.3% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower