Anchorage, Alaska vs. Galena, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galena, Alaska is 13.5% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $43,233 in Galena, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galena, Alaska is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Galena
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Galena, AK
Compared to Anchorage, Galena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  29.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  102.0% higher
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower