Anchorage, Alaska vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 45.3% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $130,810 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in New York
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. New York, NY
Compared to Anchorage, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.2% higher
  Commute
  73.1% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower