Anchorage, Alaska vs. Eureka, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eureka, California is 11.0% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $71,172 in Eureka, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eureka, California is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
21% cheaper in Eureka
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Eureka, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Eureka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower