Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Happy Valley, Oregon


The cost of living in Happy Valley, Oregon is 22.4% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $61,207 in Happy Valley, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Happy Valley, Oregon is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Happy Valley
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Happy Valley, OR
Compared to Anchorage, Happy Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% lower
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  27.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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