Anchorage, Alaska vs. Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania is 16.1% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $41,940 in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Jim Thorpe
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Jim Thorpe, PA
Compared to Anchorage, Jim Thorpe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower