Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Lancaster, New York


The cost of living in Lancaster, New York is 24.0% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $57,026 in Lancaster, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, New York is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Lancaster, NY
Compared to Anchorage, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.0% lower

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