Anchorage, Alaska vs. Marin City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marin City, California is 48.5% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $111,401 in Marin City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marin City, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Marin City
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Marin City, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Marin City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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