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ANCHORAGE vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Anchorage, Alaska vs. Los Angeles, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
51.9%
more expensive
than Anchorage, Alaska.
You would need a salary of
$683,522
in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is
more expensive
than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
51.9% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
14.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
106.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
13.3% lower
Commute
58.0% higher
Health
28.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
15.1% lower
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