Anchorage, Alaska vs. Imperial Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Imperial Beach, California is 33.1% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $90,910 in Imperial Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Imperial Beach, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Imperial Beach
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Imperial Beach, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Imperial Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower