Anchorage, Alaska vs. Hemet, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hemet, California is 5.0% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $47,500 in Hemet, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hemet, California is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
30% cheaper in Hemet
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Hemet, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Hemet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower